There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Ratmalana by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
6h 32mRs 2,118–5,670Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Kurunegalatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
7h 38mRs 2,549–6,081Drive 270.4 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Ratmalanacar 270.4 km
4h 24mRs 12,156–17,559Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Wellawattabus Trincomalee-Colombo
7h 18mRs 2,200–2,800Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ratmalanabus
7h 25m
Trincomalee to Ratmalana by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Ratmalana is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Ratmalana is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Ratmalana via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Mount Lavinia via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Ratmalana is 274 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ratmalana without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 32m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Trincomalee to Ratmalana, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Ratmalana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ratmalana is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Ratmalana, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Mount Lavinia via Kurunegala in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Trincomalee to Wellawatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- 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 Trincomalee to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Kurunegala to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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
- 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 Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Ratmalana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Ratmalana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Trincomalee to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Ratmalana is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Trincomalee to Ratmalana.
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