There are 5 ways to get from Alawwa to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 49mRs 2,474–6,025Bus
- Take the bus from Alawwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
5h 47mRs 3,237–3,808Drive 234 km
- Drive from Alawwa to Batticaloacar 234 km
4h 12mRs 10,523–15,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alawwa to Batticaloataxi 234 km
4h 12mRs 11,000–14,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Alawwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 50mRs 32,510–151,189
Alawwa to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alawwa to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Alawwa to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alawwa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Alawwa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Alawwa and Batticaloa is 284 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Alawwa to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Alawwa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa station.
Alawwa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Batticaloa is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Alawwa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alawwa to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 5h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–18,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Alawwa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Alawwa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alawwa to Batticaloa is 234 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Alawwa to Batticaloa.
There are 57+ hotels available in Batticaloa.