There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
6h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
8h 6mRs 2,610–6,124Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kilinochchicar 171.9 km
3hRs 7,833–11,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kilinochchitaxi 171.9 km
3hRs 18,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kilinochchi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kilinochchi via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kilinochchi is 290 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi via Dambulla in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi via Maho in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Maho to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kilinochchi is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Trincomalee to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.