There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
5h 16mRs 2,069–4,010Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Nittambuwabus
5h 28mRs 1,097–1,433Drive 195.2 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kegallecar 195.2 km
3h 15mRs 8,780–12,681Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kegalletaxi 195.2 km
3h 15mRs 14,000–17,000Bus via Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Nittambuwabus Trincomalee-Colombo
6h 2mRs 2,224–2,894
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kegalle is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kegalle is 235 km. The road distance is 195.2 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Trincomalee to Kegalle, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kegalle is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Nittambuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Trincomalee to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kegalle is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Trincomalee to Kegalle.
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