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How to get fromTrincomalee to Kataragamaby train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kataragama by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    4h 20m
    Rs 17,095–97,629

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    15h 24m
    Rs 1,617–3,612

  3. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    13h 31m
    Rs 2,457–3,184

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragamataxi taxi
    14h 5m
    Rs 14,669–21,210

  5. Drive 312 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Kataragamacar car 312 km
    5h 26m
    Rs 14,215–20,532

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kataragamataxi taxi 312 km
    5h 26m
    Rs 34,000–41,000

  7. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane BTC - WRZ
    7h 34m
    Rs 16,830–99,997

  8. Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    14h 49m
    Rs 31,060–31,160

Trincomalee to Kataragama by bus

Calendar259Weekly Buses
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,617Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 325.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kataragama via Dambulla and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 13h 31m.

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