There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Rambukkana by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
5h 9mRs 2,018–5,570Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
6h 17mRs 2,469–6,010Drive 183.6 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Rambukkanacar 183.6 km
3h 13mRs 8,280–11,960Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Rambukkanataxi 183.6 km
3h 13mRs 13,000–16,000Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus Trincomalee-Colombo
7h 2mRs 3,784–8,072
Trincomalee to Rambukkana by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Rambukkana is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Rambukkana is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Rambukkana. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Rambukkana. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Rambukkana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Rambukkana is 198 km. The road distance is 183.6 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Rambukkana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Trincomalee to Rambukkana, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Rambukkana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Rambukkana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Rambukkana is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Rambukkana, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Superline Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- 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
- 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
- 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 Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Rambukkana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Trincomalee to Rambukkana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Rambukkana is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Trincomalee to Rambukkana.
There are 176+ hotels available in Rambukkana.