There are 7 ways to get from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus Kadawatha
8h 26mRs 2,496–4,736Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maradana to Unawatunatrain Maradana
10h 13mRs 1,589–6,205Drive 365 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beachcar 365 km
5h 17mRs 16,090–23,241Bus, taxi to Kandy, fly to Koggala
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to ibbagamuwabus
- Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Kandy (KDW)taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
6h 4mRs 21,293–106,381Mini Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Unawatunatrain Maradana
10h 22mRs 29,280–32,080Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Unawatuna Beachtaxi
5h 46mRs 35,095–128,029Bus, train to Hatton, fly to Koggala
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
10h 20mRs 18,448–105,920
Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach station. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Unawatuna via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Unawatuna Beach is 380 km. The road distance is 365 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Unawatuna Beach, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach via Kadawatha, Galle Bus Station, Galle, and Unawatuna in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach via Maradana and Unawatuna in around 10h 13m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Unawatuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 213–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,596
- 2nd Class
- Rs 213
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,915
Train from Fort Station to Unawatuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,572
- 2nd Class
- Rs 210
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,887
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Trincomalee to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,080
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–24,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach is 365 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Trincomalee to Unawatuna Beach.
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