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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ratnapura to Trincomalee

Composite routes from Ratnapura to Trincomalee

Cheapest
4 h 36 min
Car
285 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Veyangoda to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.34

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.15

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.89–$1.52
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.95–$1.65
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$3.05
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$2.03
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Trincomalee is to bus which costs $3.04 - $5.33 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Ratnapura and Trincomalee?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Ratnapura to Trincomalee?

The distance between Ratnapura and Trincomalee is 337 km. The road distance is 287 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratnapura to Trincomalee without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 35m and costs $14.13 - $20.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Ratnapura to Trincomalee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratnapura to Trincomalee bus from?

Ratnapura to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.

Where does the Ratnapura to Trincomalee bus arrive?

Ratnapura to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ratnapura to Trincomalee?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Trincomalee is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Ratnapura 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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