A natural harbour town on the east coast with calm seas from May to September, whale watching and Koneswaram temple on the cliffs.
What to see in and around Trincomalee
- Koneswaram Temple
- Pigeon Island
- Marble Beach
- Fort Frederick
Getting to Trincomalee with SriRide
Book a private transfer with a professional English-speaking driver, keep a driver for a multi-day tour, or rent a self-drive car and explore Trincomalee at your own pace. Every price is shown before you book and you only pay a small advance online.
Questions
How far is Trincomalee from Colombo airport?
Trincomalee is about 245 km by road from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), roughly 5 h 30 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is a taxi from the airport to Trincomalee?
A private transfer starts from US$253.00 one way in a Suzuki Wagon R, with a professional driver. Bigger cars, SUVs and vans cost more; the booking form shows every price before you book.
Can I rent a self-drive car to go to Trincomalee?
Yes. Self-drive cars start from US$28.00 a day with 100 km a day included. Collect the car at our Panadura office or the airport, or have it delivered to your hotel. You need an international driving permit or a Sri Lankan driving licence.
Can the driver stop on the way to Trincomalee?
Yes. Add your stops in the booking form and the price is worked out for the whole route, or tell your driver about short photo and food stops on the day.
Ready when you land.
Book your airport pickup or island ride now, or send us your plan on WhatsApp and we will put it together for you.