There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
8h 5mRs 2,434–4,772Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain Colombo / ...
9h 23mRs 2,610–6,224Drive 248.3 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kankesanturaicar 248.3 km
4h 25mRs 11,280–16,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kankesanturaitaxi 248.3 km
4h 25mRs 27,000–33,000
Trincomalee to Kankesanturai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kankesanturai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kankesanturai via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kankesanturai is 375 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai via Dambulla in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai via Maho in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Maho to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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 Kankesanturai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kankesanturai is 248 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Trincomalee to Kankesanturai.
There are 249+ hotels available in Kankesanturai.