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How to get fromTrincomalee to Kelaniyaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kelaniya by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Kadawatha

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    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kadawathabus bus
    5h 4m
    Rs 3,266–4,256

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain train Trincomalee
    6h 37m
    Rs 4,079–6,505

  3. Drive 250.9 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Kelaniyacar car 250.9 km
    4h 3m
    Rs 11,432–16,512

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kiribathgodabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    5h 43m
    Rs 3,470–4,250

  5. Train via Ragama

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Ragamatrain train Trincomalee
    8h 18m
    Rs 4,479–6,987

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  • Distance: 255 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Kadawatha once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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