How to Travel from

Trincomalee to Pettah

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Sri Lanka Trincomalee Pettah

Cheapest

By car (255 km)

4 h 6 min

255 km.

from $14

Other

Rideshare

4 h 6 min

255 km.

from $9.70

Taxi, Plane

3 h 45 min

236 km.

from $778.59

Bus via Dambulla

6 h 25 min

236 km.

from $15.11

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:

+94 11 2 475 475

Website:

cinnamonair.com/

Plane from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$304.89–$1,079.81

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:

+94 11 4 600 111

Website:

seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/

Train from Trincomalee to Fort

Ave. Duration:

8h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$1.78–$6.10

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:

+94 777 382 186

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

superline.lk/

Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.77–$9.15

Bus from Dambulla to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.77–$9.27

Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.89–$10.16

National Transport Commission

Phone:

0112587372

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ntc.gov.lk/

Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.08–$2.03

Bus from Dambulla to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.52–$2.67

Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

7h 5m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.67–$4.70

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

The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Pettah is to train which costs $1.52 - $5.22 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Pettah is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $336.96 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Trincomalee and Pettah?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Trincomalee and Pettah?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Trincomalee to Pettah?

The distance between Trincomalee and Pettah is 377 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Trincomalee to Pettah without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 6h 25m and costs $2.17 - $16.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Trincomalee to Pettah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trincomalee to Pettah bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trincomalee to Pettah train from?

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

Train or bus from Trincomalee to Pettah?

The best way to get from Trincomalee to Pettah is to bus via Dambulla which takes 6h 25m and costs $2.17 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.52 - $5.22 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Trincomalee to Pettah bus arrive?

Trincomalee to Pettah bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.

Where does the Trincomalee to Pettah train arrive?

Trincomalee to Pettah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Trincomalee to Pettah?

Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Pettah is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Trincomalee to Pettah.

Where can I stay near Pettah?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Pettah. Prices start at $39.30 per night.

Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis, and rugby.

R. Premadasa Stadium

The Ranasinghe Premadasa Cricket Stadium (RPS) (Sinhala: ආර්. ප්‍රේමදාස ක්‍රීඩාංගනය, Tamil: ஆர். பிரேமதாச அரங்கம்; formerly known as Khettarama Stadium) is a cricket stadium on Khettarama Road, in the Maligawatta suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The stadium was, before June 1994, known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium and is today one of the main venues where the Sri Lankan cricket team play, having hosted more than 100 one-day international matches. It is the largest stadium in Sri Lanka with a capacity of 35,000 spectators. It has hosted the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 final between Sri Lanka and West Indies; the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy final between Sri Lanka and India and first semi-final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. This was where the highest Test score in history was recorded; 952 by Sri Lanka against India. With capacity exceeding Lord's in England, the stadium is known as the "home of Sri Lankan cricket".

Pettah

Pettah (Sinhala: පිටකොටුව (Piṭakoṭuwa), Tamil: புறக்கோட்டை (Puṟakkōṭṭai)) is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located east of the city centre Fort, and behind the Colombo Port. The Pettah neighborhood is famous for the Pettah Market, a series of open air night pasars and markets. It is one of Sri Lanka's busiest commercial areas, where a huge number of wholesale and retail shops, buildings, commercial institutions and other organisations are located.

Pettah

Colombo is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, the Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the Municipality. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is itself within the urban/suburban area of Colombo. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments.

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Four ways to Travel from Trincomalee to Pettah

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Bus operators

Superline Travels

National Transport Commission

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Trincomalee and Pettah?

Is there a direct train between Trincomalee and Pettah?

How far is it from Trincomalee to Pettah?

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

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

Where do I catch the Trincomalee to Pettah bus from?

Where do I catch the Trincomalee to Pettah train from?

Train or bus from Trincomalee to Pettah?

Where does the Trincomalee to Pettah bus arrive?

Where does the Trincomalee to Pettah train arrive?

Can I drive from Trincomalee to Pettah?

Where can I stay near Pettah?