There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Ragama by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kadawathabus
4h 58mRs 2,466–3,156Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Ragamatrain Trincomalee
8h 3mRs 1,300–3,200Train via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
6h 58mRs 2,569–6,010Drive 247.7 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Ragamacar 247.7 km
3h 56mRs 11,161–16,121Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Ragamatrain Kandy
5h 36mRs 2,125–4,124
Trincomalee to Ragama by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Ragama is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Ragama is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Ragama. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kadawatha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Ragama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Ragama is 252 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ragama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Trincomalee to Ragama, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Ragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Ragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ragama is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train via Polgahawela, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Ragama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Kadawatha once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Ragama via Polgahawela in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Alawwa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Trincomalee to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Ragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Trincomalee to Ragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Ragama is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Trincomalee to Ragama.
There are 2207+ hotels available in Ragama.