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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    5h 33m
    Rs 10,294–13,929

  2. Train via Panadura

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    10h 32m
    Rs 3,558–7,568

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Panadura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    7h 45m
    Rs 4,410–5,311

  4. Drive  310.9 km

    1. Drive from Bandaragama to Batticaloacar car 310.9 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 13,977–20,189

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bandaragama to Batticaloataxi taxi 310.9 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 34,000–41,000

  6. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Bandaragama 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
    5h 41m
    Rs 35,644–154,893

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,718Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Bandaragama, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bandaragama to Batticaloa via Panadura and Dambulla in around 7h 45m.

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