There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Minneriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
1h 43mRs 2,080–4,007Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Galoyabus
1h 44mRs 1,826–2,394Drive 88.2 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Minneriyacar 88.2 km
1h 33mRs 4,011–5,794Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Minneriyataxi 88.2 km
1h 33mRs 9,500–12,000Bus via Habarana
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Habaranabus Trincomalee-Colombo
2h 21mRs 3,774–4,340
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Minneriya is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Minneriya is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Galoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Galoya Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Minneriya is 85 km. The road distance is 88.2 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Minneriya without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Trincomalee to Minneriya, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Minneriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Minneriya is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Galoya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Galoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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 Minneriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galoya station.
Trincomalee to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Minneriya is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Trincomalee to Minneriya.
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