There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Thirukkovil by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Thirukkoviltaxi
6h 45mRs 6,330–10,607Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
8h 39mRs 4,384–7,572Drive 211.8 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Thirukkovilcar 211.8 km
3h 49mRs 9,622–13,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Thirukkoviltaxi 211.8 km
3h 49mRs 23,000–28,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
8h 13mRs 6,630–10,707
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Thirukkovil is to bus which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 8000 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Thirukkovil is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Thirukkovil. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kalmunai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Thirukkovil is 269 km. The road distance is 211.8 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Thirukkovil without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 45m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Trincomalee to Thirukkovil, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Thirukkovil bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Thirukkovil bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Thirukkovil is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Trincomalee to Thirukkovil.
There are 13+ hotels available in Thirukkovil.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Thirukkovil, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Thirukkovil via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 8h 39m.
- 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
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,900–28,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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