There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kurunegalabus Trincomalee
4h 25mRs 550–2,700Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Kurunegalatrain Trincomalee
4h 37mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 164.8 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kurunegalacar 164.8 km
2h 44mRs 7,408–10,700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kurunegalataxi 164.8 km
2h 44mRs 11,000–14,000
Trincomalee to Kurunegala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kurunegala is 165 km. The road distance is 164.8 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kurunegala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 2700.
The bus from Trincomalee to Kurunegala takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Trincomalee to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Trincomalee to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 560–620 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Kurunegala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 560–620
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 560–620
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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 Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Trincomalee to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kurunegala is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Trincomalee to Kurunegala.
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