Colombo to Trincomalee Train

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Colombo to Trincomalee Route Summary

Colombo to Trincomalee train is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 4 daily train departures available, including 4 night trains.The earliest train departs from Colombo train station at 21:30h, arriving to Trincomalee train station at 05:30h the following day. While latest train departs at 22:30h, arriving at 04:55h the following day.
Departure station and country Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance 168 mi
Average Trip Duration 07h 12min
Total Departures 4
Popular Operators Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways
Lowest Price $7
Transportation Options Train


Getting from Colombo to Trincomalee by train

The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Trincomalee is 168 mi km. The fastest train which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of 06:25h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. It is a good idea to book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially if you're traveling during peak travel times.

Overnight trains from Colombo to Trincomalee

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Trincomalee earlier, there the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 05:11, all train departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Train companies operating the Colombo to Trincomalee route

There is a total of 2 train companies operating the route. These train companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular train companies operating this route.

Sri Lanka Railway
Sri Lanka Railways

Departure and arrival train stations

For more details about Colombo or Trincomalee train stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $7 (One-Way) or $14 (Return).

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