Colombo to Trincomalee
 Colombo to Trincomalee Road Distance
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265.3 Km |
 Colombo to Trincomalee Aerial Distance
|
237 km |
 Colombo to Trincomalee Travel Time
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5 Hr 53 Min |
How to reach Trincomalee from Colombo
On the eastern coastline of Sri Lanka, the serene town of Trincomalee is another great tourist spot. Famous for its white-sand beaches, a two-to-three-day long trip to Trincomalee is perfect for accommodating all the major tourist attractions. If you are travelling from Colombo, you could reach there by car, bus, or even a train. As a result of the affordability and easy availability, trains are the most preferred mode.
Knowing The Details
| 1. Colombo to Trincomalee by Train |
| 2. Colombo to Trincomalee by Road |
| 3. Popular Routes to Trincomalee |
| 4. Popular Routes from Colombo |
| 5. Places to Visit in Trincomalee |
| 6. Hotels in Trincomalee |
1. Colombo to Trincomalee by Train
2. Colombo to Trincomalee by Road
Colombo to Trincomalee by Car
If you are in the mood for a road trip, getting a taxi from Colombo to Trincomalee is a good idea to cover a distance of 236 km in 4 hours. The rental cab coasts around INR 6000 to INR 8000. In case you hire a self-drive taxi, the cost will be much lesser; with excess costs only being the fuel and car rental costs.
Colombo to Trincomalee by Bus
To travel from Colombo to Trincomalee by bus, you must first reach Katunayake Bus Station to board a bus for the Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Taking a bus is not a problem as there is one departing from the bus terminal every 30 minutes. The ticket costs around INR 56. There are buses for Trincomalee departing from the Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal at hourly intervals. The 7-hour journey cost around INR 110 to INR 150.
Popular Routes to Trincomalee
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo to Trincomalee | 5 Hr 53 Min | 265.3 Km |
Popular Routes from Colombo
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo to Kandy | 4 hours | 123 kms |
| Colombo to Benota | 1 Hour 44 Minutes | 101 Km |
| Colombo to Anuradhapura | 4 Hours 27 Minutes | 200 Km |
| Colombo to Sigiriya | 4 Hours 34 Minutes | 177 Km |
| Colombo to Negombo | 58 Mins | 37.5 Km |
| Colombo to Trincomalee | 5 Hr 53 Min | 265.3 Km |
