What is the cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Phuket is to train and fly which costs ฿4700 - ฿15000 and takes 18h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Phuket is to train and fly which takes 18h 30m and costs ฿4700 - ฿15000.

How far is it from Trincomalee to Phuket?

The distance between Trincomalee and Phuket is 2071 km.

How long does it take to get from Trincomalee to Phuket?

It takes approximately 18h 30m to get from Trincomalee to Phuket, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Trincomalee and Phuket?

Phuket is 1h 30m ahead of Trincomalee. It is currently 11:20 AM in Trincomalee and 12:50 PM in Phuket.

Where can I stay near Phuket?

There are 7282+ hotels available in Phuket.

Trincomalee to Phuket - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Trincomalee to Phuket by train, plane, or bus

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Train, fly to Phuket International Airport
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1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane BTC - HKT
18h 30m
฿4,749–14,754
Train, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane BTC - KBV
4. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
26h 3m
฿5,419–17,074

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

21Weekly Planes

13h 50mAverage Duration

฿4,433Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,070.6 km
Duration: 18h 30m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Phuket, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Phuket. However, you can take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, then take the bus to Ranghill Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the bus to Krabi Bus Terminal, walk to กระบี่, then take the bus to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1.

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