There are 4 ways to get from Bandarawela to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bandarawela to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 49mRs 2,631–6,255Bus
- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
12h 41mRs 4,560–5,587Drive 181.2 km
- Drive from Bandarawela to Batticaloacar 181.2 km
3h 6mRs 8,209–11,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Batticaloataxi 181.2 km
3h 6mRs 22,000–27,000
Bandarawela to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bandarawela to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Bandarawela and Batticaloa is 458 km. The road distance is 181.2 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Bandarawela to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Bandarawela station.
Bandarawela to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Batticaloa is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 12h 41m.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Bandarawela to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bandarawela to Batticaloa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bandarawela to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bandarawela to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Bandarawela to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Batticaloa is 181 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Bandarawela to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.