There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Matugama by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kalutarabus
6h 28mRs 3,414–4,582Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maradana to Beruwalatrain Maradana
9h 16mRs 4,779–8,805Drive 306 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Matugamacar 306 km
4h 39mRs 13,549–19,570Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Matugamataxi 306 km
4h 39mRs 27,000–33,000Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
8h 43mRs 5,234–10,942
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Matugama is to bus which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4600 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Matugama is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Beruwala via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Matugama is 329 km. The road distance is 306 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Matugama without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Trincomalee to Matugama, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Matugama is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Matugama via Maradana and Beruwala in around 9h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Beruwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Matugama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Trincomalee to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Matugama is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Trincomalee to Matugama.
There are 660+ hotels available in Matugama.