There are 7 ways to get from Trincomalee to Maskeliya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain Colombo
8h 48mRs 3,118–6,970Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hattonbus
12h 47mRs 2,567–5,262Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain Colombo
9h 56mRs 3,569–7,410Drive 262 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Maskeliyacar 262 km
4h 34mRs 11,521–16,641Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Maskeliyataxi 262 km
4h 34mRs 18,000–23,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Maskeliyataxi
6h 53mRs 33,095–126,029Bus, train via 04 kanuwa
- Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Polgahawelabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain Colombo
9h 9mRs 4,686–6,960
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Maskeliya is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Maskeliya is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Maskeliya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Hatton via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Maskeliya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Hatton via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Maskeliya is 305 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Maskeliya without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 48m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Trincomalee to Maskeliya, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Maskeliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Maskeliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Maskeliya is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Maskeliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Maskeliya via Polgahawela and Hatton in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Maskeliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo, and Hatton in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
Train from Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from 04 kanuwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–950
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Maskeliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Trincomalee to Maskeliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Maskeliya is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Trincomalee to Maskeliya.
There are 194+ hotels available in Maskeliya.