There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Katugastota by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to ibbagamuwabus
- Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Katugastotataxi
3h 53mRs 3,193–3,981Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 9mRs 2,548–3,469Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mavilmadatrain Colombo
8h 19mRs 2,569–6,010Drive 176.3 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Katugastotacar 176.3 km
3hRs 8,031–11,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Katugastotataxi 176.3 km
3hRs 19,000–23,000
Trincomalee to Katugastota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Katugastota is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Katugastota is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Mavilmada via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Katugastota is 197 km. The road distance is 176.3 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Katugastota without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Trincomalee to Katugastota, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Katugastota bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Katugastota is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3500 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Katugastota, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Mavilmada via Polgahawela in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Katugastota via Ambepussa and Kandy in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Mavilmada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–23,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.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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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Katugastota bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Trincomalee to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Katugastota is 176 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Trincomalee to Katugastota.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Katugastota.