There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Karaitivu by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Karaitivutaxi
6h 12mRs 4,730–8,707Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
8h 6mRs 2,864–5,732Drive 180.9 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Karaitivucar 180.9 km
3h 17mRs 8,220–11,873Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Karaitivutaxi 180.9 km
3h 17mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Karaitivu is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Karaitivu is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Karaitivu. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kalmunai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Karaitivu is 238 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Karaitivu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Trincomalee to Karaitivu, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Karaitivu bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Karaitivu bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Karaitivu is 181 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Trincomalee to Karaitivu.
There are 18+ hotels available in Karaitivu.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Karaitivu, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Karaitivu via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 8h 6m.
- 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 Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–24,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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