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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matara to Trincomalee

Composite routes from Matara to Trincomalee

Cheapest
5 h 22 min
Car
392 km.
from $21
Other
9 h 37 min
302 km.
from $10.98
12 h 22 min
302 km.
from $8.52
25 h 59 min
Plane, Bus
302 km.
from $518.76
10 h 5 min
302 km.
from $6.83
6 h 1 min
Plane
301 km.
from $279.46

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
22h
Every day
$206.52–$500.00
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
3h 22m
3 times a day
$0.80–$7.21
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Superline Travels
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
Superline Travels
Website
4h 29m
Once daily
$7.50–$7.93
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
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National Transport Commission
Website
2h 35m
Every 30 minutes
$1.30–$2.39
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Trincomalee is to train which costs $2.28 - $13.04 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matara to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Matara and Trincomalee?

No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Matara and Trincomalee?

No, there is no direct train from Matara to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Trincomalee via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Matara to Trincomalee?

The distance between Matara and Trincomalee is 413 km. The road distance is 391.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Matara to Trincomalee without a car is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 9h 37m and costs $3.59 - $11.96 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Matara to Trincomalee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Trincomalee bus from?

Matara to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Matara to Trincomalee train from?

Matara to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.

Train or bus from Matara to Trincomalee?

The best way to get from Matara to Trincomalee is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 9h 37m and costs $3.59 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.28 - $13.04 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Matara to Trincomalee bus arrive?

Matara to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.

Where does the Matara to Trincomalee train arrive?

Matara to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Matara to Trincomalee?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Trincomalee is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Matara 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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