Trincomalee to Colombo Fort

Trincomalee to Colombo Fort

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Trincomalee to Colombo Fort Schedule

Trincomalee to Colombo Fort Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Tuktukdude Leisure Shuttle + Safari Drive 10:00 - 22:00LKR 38,665
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 12:15 - 18:40LKR 3,545
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 19:00 - 03:30LKR 1,760
Avro Travels VIP 32 22:00 - 04:15LKR 3,350

Transportation from Trincomalee to Colombo Fort

Facts about the transport from Trincomalee to Colombo Fort

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport6h 15m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day1
Distance313 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvro Travels, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Shuttle, Stef Lanka Tours, Tuktukdude Leisure

How to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Fort

Travelling between Trincomalee and Colombo Fort is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 7.95 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.95.

How long does it take to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Fort?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 16 hours to travel between Trincomalee and Colombo Fort depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Trincomalee and Colombo Fort. Bus will bring you to your destination in 6h 15m. Taxi+train does a much slower job and take about 15h 45m to reach Colombo Fort.

How much does it cost to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Fort?

Travelling between Trincomalee and Colombo Fort can be as cheap as USD 7.95 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 7.95 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Trincomalee and Colombo Fort ?

  • 2 by taxi+Van from Trincomalee to Colombo starting from 10:00 Trincomalee until 10:00 Trincomalee
  • 1 from Trincomalee to Colombo starting from 12:15 Trincomalee until 12:15 Trincomalee

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Trincomalee to Colombo Fort.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Trincomalee to Colombo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

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.

Companies operating bus routes between Trincomalee and Colombo

Avro Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

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.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Trincomalee and Colombo, too.

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.

Companies operating vans between Trincomalee and Colombo

Tuktukdude Leisure

What is the most popular transport to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Fort?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 32% chosen Bus+Van
  • 31% opted for a bus
  • 31% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 3% chosen taxi+Train
  • 1% Other