There are 6 ways to get from Ambalantota to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tangalle to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 33mRs 12,000–16,223Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
13h 9mRs 6,604–7,938Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
12hRs 13,198–20,178Drive 258.1 km
- Drive from Ambalantota to Batticaloacar 258.1 km
4h 19mRs 11,426–16,504Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalantota to Batticaloataxi 258.1 km
4h 19mRs 12,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Tangalle to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
11h 19mRs 13,150–15,823
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambalantota to Batticaloa is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8000 and takes 13h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalantota to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalantota to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalantota to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Ambalantota and Batticaloa is 579 km. The road distance is 258.1 km.
The best way to get from Ambalantota to Batticaloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 33m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Ambalantota to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Ambalantota to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Ambalantota to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Ambalantota to Batticaloa is to train which takes 12h and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Ambalantota, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ambalantota to Batticaloa via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ambalantota to Batticaloa via Tangalle and Dambulla in around 11h 19m.
- 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 Beliatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- 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
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–16,000
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Ambalantota to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Ambalantota to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalantota to Batticaloa is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Ambalantota to Batticaloa.
There are 47+ hotels available in Batticaloa.