There are 9 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kataragama temple by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
4h 20mRs 17,095–102,629Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
15h 25mRs 1,617–3,612Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
13h 32mRs 2,457–3,184Train, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragama templetaxi
14h 5mRs 14,669–21,210Drive 311.7 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kataragama templecar 311.7 km
5h 26mRs 13,986–20,202Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kataragama templetaxi 311.7 km
5h 26mRs 34,000–41,000Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
7h 34mRs 17,830–104,997Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
14h 50mRs 29,873–29,973Train, bus
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
17h 34mRs 3,039–7,110
Trincomalee to Kataragama temple by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kataragama temple is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kataragama via Dambulla and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kataragama temple is 326 km. The road distance is 311.7 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 13h 32m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Trincomalee to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kataragama temple is 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Trincomalee to Kataragama temple.
There are 436+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kataragama temple via Dambulla, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 13h 32m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–41,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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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