There are 5 ways to get from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 41mBus via Jaffna
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
9h 35mRs 1,908–4,860Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
10h 11mRs 3,378–7,220Drive 245.6 km
- Drive from Vaddukoddai to Trincomaleecar 245.6 km
4h 15mRs 11,065–15,983Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vaddukoddai to Trincomaleetaxi 245.6 km
4h 15mRs 17,000–21,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Trincomalee via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Vaddukoddai and Trincomalee is 370 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
The best way to get from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Vaddukoddai, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee via Kachcheri and Dambulla in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee via Jaffna and Maho Junction in around 10h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 2,400–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,325
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee is 246 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Vaddukoddai to Trincomalee.
There are 413+ hotels available in Trincomalee.