There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 16mRs 4,730–8,407Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
7h 42mRs 2,284–5,272Drive 163.2 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudycar 163.2 km
2h 59mRs 7,393–10,678Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudytaxi 163.2 km
2h 59mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kaluwanchikudy via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kaluwanchikudy is 223 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kaluwanchikudy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy via Galoya Junction, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Trincomalee to Kaluwanchikudy.
There are 16+ hotels available in Kaluwanchikudy.