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239 km.
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Three ways to Travel from Negombo to Trincomalee

Composite routes from Negombo to Trincomalee

Cheapest
3 h 54 min
Car
239 km.
from $13
Other
3 h 54 min
Rideshare
239 km.
from $9.09
4 h 8 min
Plane, Bus
216 km.
from $370.65

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 Gampaha to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.59

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:
$8.77–$9.15

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:
$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 Negombo to Trincomalee?

The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Trincomalee is to train which costs $17.39 - $23.91 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Negombo to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

How far is it from Negombo to Trincomalee?

The distance between Negombo and Trincomalee is 260 km. The road distance is 239.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Negombo to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $17.39 - $23.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Negombo to Trincomalee, including transfers.

Train or bus from Negombo to Trincomalee?

The best way to get from Negombo to Trincomalee is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $17.39 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 8h 14m.

Can I drive from Negombo to Trincomalee?

Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Trincomalee is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Negombo 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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