Trincomalee to Colombo Trip Overview
Distance 238 km (148.8 miles) | |
Price range US$ 8-US$ 255 | |
Ride Duration Range 30m-8h 30m | |
Earliest Departure 13:30 | |
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 Trincomalee to Colombo
Fastest bus: 6h
Cheapest bus: US$ 12

About the ride from Trincomalee to Colombo
Trincomalee to Colombo Route Information
The distance between Trincomalee and Colombo is 149 miles, or approximately 238 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Colombo, including bus,car,train,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 13:30 and has a duration of 6 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Trincomalee to Colombo by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 12
- 9 departures a day, or 63 departures a week
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Luxury, Tourist 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.
Trincomalee to Colombo 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.
Trincomalee to Colombo by train
- Starting Price: US$ 8
- 16 departures a day, or 112 departures a week
There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class, Second Class, Third Class Reserved Seats, Second Class Seat, 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.
Trincomalee to Colombo by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 251
- 3 departures a day, or 21 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 Trincomalee to Colombo
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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Trincomalee to Colombo
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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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