There are 8 ways to get from Trincomalee to Waikkal 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, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Ragamatrain Kandy
7h 39mRs 3,225–7,024Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Ragamatrain Trincomalee
10h 15mRs 2,479–6,087Train via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
9h 1mRs 3,669–8,910Drive 233.2 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Waikkalcar 233.2 km
4h 1mRs 10,486–15,146Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Waikkaltaxi 233.2 km
4h 1mRs 38,000–46,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
7h 27mRs 18,830–102,897Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Wellawattabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Kochchikadebus
9h 18mBus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kochchikadebus
10h 16m
Trincomalee to Waikkal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Waikkal is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Waikkal is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Waikkal. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kochchikade via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Waikkal. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Waikkala via Polgahawela and Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Waikkal is 276 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Waikkal without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Trincomalee to Waikkal, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Waikkal bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Waikkal train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Waikkal is to train via Polgahawela which takes 9h 1m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Waikkal, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Waikkala via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Waikkala via Wellawatta, Kochchikade, and Kochchikade in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 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 Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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 Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–46,000
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 Waikkal bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Trincomalee to Waikkal train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Waikkal is 233 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Trincomalee to Waikkal.
There are 1388+ hotels available in Waikkal.







