| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +3h 55m | $79.80 | |
Taxi | Tours with Stef Lanka | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +5h 3m | $121.48 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | Second Class | 05:45 | 11:30 | $13.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 05:45 | 11:30 | $17.50 | |
Van | Tuktukdude Leisure | Shuttle + Safari Drive | 08:00 | 20:00 | $100.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 21:30 | 05:30 | $9.14 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 21:30 | 05:30 | $5.67 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 21:45 | 04:45 | $13.84 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 21:53 | 05:30 | $5.67 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 21:53 | 05:30 | $9.14 | |
Bus | Avro Travels | Super Luxury | 22:30 | 04:55 | $9.01 |
Travelling between Colombo and Trincomalee is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 10.06 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.06.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Colombo and Trincomalee depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Trincomalee. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Van does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Trincomalee.
Travelling between Colombo and Trincomalee can be as cheap as USD 10.06 if you opt for a Avro Travels bus and as expensive as USD 10.06 if you buy a Avro Travels Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Trincomalee.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Cinnamon Air
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Avro Travels
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Tuktukdude Leisure
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $8 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 271 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avro Travels, Ceylon Roots, Cinnamon Air, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar, Tuktukdude Leisure |