Colombo to Trincomalee Train
Colombo to Trincomalee
Trincomalee to Colombo
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
270 km
Average Trip Duration
07h 12min
Total Departures
4
Popular Operators
Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways
Lowest Price
€6
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Colombo to Trincomalee:Getting from Colombo to Trincomalee by train
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Trincomalee is 270 km 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.
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.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.
 Trincomalee
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: €6 (One-Way) or €12 (Return).
Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Colombo, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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