Colombo to Trincomalee Trip Overview
Distance 238 km (148.8 miles) | |
Price range US$ 8-US$ 229 | |
Ride Duration Range 1h-8h | |
Earliest Departure 14:30 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Colombo to Trincomalee
Fastest bus: 5h 30m
Cheapest bus: US$ 12

About the ride from Colombo to Trincomalee
Colombo to Trincomalee Route Information
The distance between Colombo and Trincomalee is 149 miles, or approximately 238 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Trincomalee, including train,bus,car,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 14:30 and has a duration of 6 hours.
The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Colombo to Trincomalee by train
- Starting Price: US$ 8
- 16 departures a day, or 112 departures a week
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Third Class Reserved Seats, First Class Reserved Seats and Second Class Reserved Seats.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Colombo to Trincomalee by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 12
- 8 departures a day, or 56 departures a week
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Tourist, Luxury and VIP 32 Seats.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Colombo to Trincomalee by car
- Starting Price: US$ 161
- 104 departures a day, or 728 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.
Colombo to Trincomalee by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 229
- 2 departures a day, or 14 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Companies Operating from Colombo to Trincomalee
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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Colombo to Trincomalee
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Who are the service providers on this route?
BUS: Avro Travels Tours | Superline | Sri Lanka Bus Service
TRAIN: Sri Lanka Railways | Sri Lanka Railway
CAR: Travel Lanka
FLIGHT: Cinnamon Air
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