Facts about the transport from Galle to Trincomalee
| Cheapest Transport | $50 |
| Fastest Transport | 6h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 3:20 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:25 AM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 313 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways |
Galle to Trincomalee
Best Options
$323
$402
Other Options
Transportation from Galle to Trincomalee
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Trains$ 49.61
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Taxis$ 322.14
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Trincomalee
Popular Routes in Sri Lanka
How to get from Galle to Trincomalee
Travelling between Galle and Trincomalee is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 401.70 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 322.14.
How long does it take to get from Galle to Trincomalee?
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 11 hours to travel between Galle and Trincomalee depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Galle and Trincomalee. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 10h 18m to reach Trincomalee.
How much does it cost to get from Galle to Trincomalee?
Travelling between Galle and Trincomalee can be as cheap as USD 322.14 if you opt for a Ceylon Roots taxi and as expensive as USD 401.70 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi 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 Galle and Trincomalee ?
- 2 from Galle to Trincomalee starting from 00:00 Galle until 00:00 Galle
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Galle to Trincomalee.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Galle and Trincomalee
Ceylon Roots
What is the most popular transport to get from Galle to Trincomalee?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 75% chosen taxi+Van
- 16% chosen taxi+Train
- 6% chosen flight+taxi
- 3% bought a taxi ride