There are 5 ways to get from Wattala to Trincomalee by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
3h 51mRs 24,193–139,951Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Trincomaleebus Colombo-Trincomalee
8h 40mRs 2,200–2,800Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Armour street to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 48mTrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
8h 57mRs 2,471–6,021Drive 252.2 km
- Drive from Wattala to Trincomaleecar 252.2 km
4h 1mRs 11,347–16,391
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Trincomalee is to fly and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Trincomalee via Armour street and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Trincomalee via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Wattala and Trincomalee is 248 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Trincomalee without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 6h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Wattala to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Wattala to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Armour street station.
Wattala to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Trincomalee is to bus via Dambulla which takes 6h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Wattala to Trincomalee via Armour street and Dambulla in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- 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 Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Wattala to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Wattala to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Trincomalee is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Wattala to Trincomalee.
There are 418+ hotels available in Trincomalee.