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Trincomalee to Ratnapura

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4 h 35 min
284 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Trincomalee to Ratnapura

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Cheapest
By car (284 km)
4 h 35 min
284 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
4 h 35 min
284 km.
from $10.80
Taxi, Plane
5 h
228 km.
from $473.84
Bus via Dambulla
8 h 40 min
228 km.
from $16.41
Train, Taxi
8 h 57 min
228 km.
from $24.87
Bus, Plane
9 h 5 min
228 km.
from $430.65
Bus
9 h 20 min
228 km.
from $7.91

Transport providers

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
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Trincomalee to Veyangoda
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.34

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
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:
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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.89–$1.65
Bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapura
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.76–$1.40
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Ratnapura is to bus which costs $3.04 - $9.78 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Trincomalee and Ratnapura?

No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Rathnapura via Dambulla and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Trincomalee to Ratnapura?

The distance between Trincomalee and Ratnapura is 464 km. The road distance is 286.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Trincomalee to Ratnapura without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 8h 40m and costs $2.93 - $17.39 .

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Trincomalee to Ratnapura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trincomalee to Ratnapura bus from?

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

Where does the Trincomalee to Ratnapura bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Trincomalee to Ratnapura?

Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Ratnapura is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Trincomalee to Ratnapura.

Where can I stay near Ratnapura?

There are 88+ hotels available in Ratnapura. Prices start at $6.87 per night.
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