There are 7 ways to get from Wellawaya to Trincomalee 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 Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus
10h 21mRs 6,280–11,053Train, bus
- Take the train from Kinigama to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
14h 3mRs 7,880–10,740Drive 282 km
- Drive from Wellawaya to Trincomaleecar 282 km
4h 59mRs 12,689–18,328Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawaya to Trincomaleetaxi 282 km
4h 59mRs 35,000–42,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Wellawaya to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
26h 15mRs 22,243–111,192Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Wellawaya to Diyatalawataxi
- Take the bus from Diyatalawa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomaleebus
13h 23mRs 6,923–8,914Train
- Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
14h 52mRs 7,559–12,160
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellawaya to Trincomalee is to bus and train which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Wellawaya to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct train from Wellawaya to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Trincomalee via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Wellawaya and Trincomalee is 388 km. The road distance is 282 km.
The best way to get from Wellawaya to Trincomalee without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 21m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Wellawaya to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Wellawaya to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haputale station.
Wellawaya to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawaya to Trincomalee is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Wellawaya to Trincomalee.
There are 418+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
What companies run services between Wellawaya, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Wellawaya to Trincomalee via Haputale and Polgahawela in around 14h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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 Kinigama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 2,400–3,100
Train from Haputale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–950
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–42,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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