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Colombo to Trincomalee Bus or Train
Colombo to Trincomalee
Trincomalee to Colombo
Colombo to Trincomalee Route Summary
Colombo to Trincomalee bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are several transport types available: bus, train and minivan. We found up to 3 bus departures, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Colombo at 22:30h, arriving to Trincomalee at 04:55h the following day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 04:55h the following day.There are 6 train departures available on this route, including 3 night trains. If you prefer minivan service, up to 2 daily departures are available.
Departure station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
270 km
Average Trip Duration
06h 25min
Total Departures
3
Popular Operators
Avro Travels, Tuktukdude Leisure
Lowest Price
€10
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Minivan
Table of contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Colombo to Trincomalee:Traveling by bus from Colombo to Trincomalee
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Trincomalee is 270 km. The fastest bus which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of 06:25h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:25h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Trincomalee earlier, there is 1 night bus and 3 trains departing from Colombo to Trincomalee. The overnight journeys start at 21:30 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as 04:55 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Trincomalee:Bus companies
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.Departure and arrival stations
If you're wanting more detailed information about either Colombo or Trincomalee, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.Colombo
You can see information about the departure station and stops Colombo here.Trincomalee
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: €10 (One-Way) or €20 (Return).
If you had travelled from Colombo to Trincomalee, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.
Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Colombo, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other ways of traveling between Colombo and Trincomalee
In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Trincomalee below.Trains from Colombo to Trincomalee
Another transportation option is taking a train from Colombo to Trincomalee. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.Colombo to Trincomalee Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Colombo |
| Destination Station | Trincomalee |
| Daily Departures | Over 3 bus departures , including more than 3 night buses. |
| Earliest Departures | 10:30 PM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Travel Distance | 270 km |
| Travel Time | 06:25 |
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