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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matale to Trincomalee

Composite routes from Matale to Trincomalee

Cheapest
2 h 29 min
Car
155 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.09–$3.59

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.83
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.93

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.74
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Matale to Trincomalee?

The cheapest way to get from Matale to Trincomalee is to train which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matale to Trincomalee?

The fastest way to get from Matale to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

How far is it from Matale to Trincomalee?

The distance between Matale and Trincomalee is 156 km. The road distance is 155.8 km.

How do I travel from Matale to Trincomalee without a car?

The best way to get from Matale to Trincomalee without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $9.78 - $19.57 .

How long does it take to get from Matale to Trincomalee?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Matale to Trincomalee, including transfers.

Train or bus from Matale to Trincomalee?

The best way to get from Matale to Trincomalee is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.78 - $19.57 and takes 5h 19m.

Can I drive from Matale to Trincomalee?

Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Trincomalee is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Matale to Trincomalee.

Where can I stay near Trincomalee?

There are 290+ hotels available in Trincomalee. Prices start at $22.99 per night.
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