What is the best way to travel from Trincomalee to Colombo?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Colombo from Trincomalee?
You can get to Colombo with just $16 by taking a Bus from Avro Travels & Tours, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Avro Travels & Tours6h 0m010:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station4:30 AMColomboRamakrishna Mission Hall0EconomyA Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/24/2025 10:30:00 PM to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/25/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Avro Travels & Tours6h 0m010:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station4:30 AMColomboRamakrishna Mission Hall0EconomyA Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/25/2025 10:30:00 PM to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/26/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m05:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station11:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m08:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station2:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m011:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station5:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Avro Travels & Tours6h 0m010:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station4:30 AMColomboRamakrishna Mission Hall0EconomyA Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 10:30:00 PM to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/1/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m05:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station11:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m08:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station2:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m011:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station5:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Avro Travels & Tours6h 0m010:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station4:30 AMColomboRamakrishna Mission Hall0EconomyA Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 10:30:00 PM to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/3/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m05:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station11:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m08:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station2:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m011:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station5:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Trincomalee to Colombo?
You can get to Colombo from Trincomalee in just 6h 0m with a Bus from Avro Travels & Tours. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Avro Travels & Tours6h 0m010:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station4:30 AMColomboRamakrishna Mission Hall0EconomyA Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/24/2025 10:30:00 PM to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/25/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Avro Travels & Tours6h 0m010:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station4:30 AMColomboRamakrishna Mission Hall0EconomyA Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/25/2025 10:30:00 PM to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/26/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m05:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station11:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m08:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station2:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m011:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station5:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/27/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/27/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Avro Travels & Tours6h 0m010:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station4:30 AMColomboRamakrishna Mission Hall0EconomyA Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 10:30:00 PM to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/1/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m05:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station11:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m08:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station2:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m011:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station5:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 2/28/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 2/28/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Avro Travels & Tours6h 0m010:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station4:30 AMColomboRamakrishna Mission Hall0EconomyA Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 10:30:00 PM to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/3/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m05:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station11:30 AMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m08:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station2:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m011:30 AMTrincomaleeBus Station5:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Travel Lanka6h 0m02:30 PMTrincomaleeBus Station8:30 PMColomboCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Car from Travel Lanka goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 3/2/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 3/2/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo
What are the most popular stations in Trincomalee and Colombo?
In Trincomalee, you will usually depart from Bus Station, while in Colombo you will be arriving at Fort Railway Station, Central Bus Station or Town Hall Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Colombo from Trincomalee? With 3 connections between 4 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Trincomalee and Colombo, you can pay as low as $16 with a Bus from Avro Travels & Tours.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Avro Travels & Tours: you will get to Colombo in just 6h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Trincomalee and Colombo are Travel Lanka and Avro Travels & Tours, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Trincomalee and Colombo is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from China Bay Airport or to Kolonnawa, and look at flights from , and landing at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Trincomalee to Colombo?
The most popular companies between Trincomalee and Colombo, are Travel Lanka and Avro Travels & Tours. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Avro Travels & Tours
All you need to know when you travel from Trincomalee to Colombo
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Trincomalee to Colombo. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Trincomalee to Colombo
How can I reach Colombo from Trincomalee?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Colombo from Trincomalee.
How far is Colombo from Trincomalee?
The distance between Trincomalee and Colombo is 147.8 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Trincomalee and Colombo?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 40 kgs, and a flight 59 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Trincomalee to Colombo?
You can get to Colombo with just $16 by taking a Bus from Avro Travels & Tours.
What is the fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Colombo?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Colombo in just 6h 0m with a Bus from Avro Travels & Tours.
More routes to Trincomalee and to Colombo
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Trincomalee and to Colombo. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!