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How to get fromAluthgama to Batticaloaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aluthgama to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    7h 27m
    Rs 2,522–6,196

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    7h 31m
    Rs 2,178–4,362

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aluthgama to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    8h 17m
    Rs 3,338–3,941

  4. Drive  346.6 km

    1. Drive from Aluthgama to Batticaloacar car 346.6 km
    5h 54m
    Rs 15,597–22,529

  5. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Aluthgama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    6h 27m
    Rs 44,920–175,855

  6. Train via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    11h 4m
    Rs 2,522–6,196

Aluthgama to Batticaloa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Aluthgama to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aluthgama to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 8h 17m.

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