There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Balangoda 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
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Balangodabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
10h 22mRs 4,580–5,527Train, bus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Bandarawelatrain
- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Balangodabus
16h 5mRs 4,979–8,780Drive 236.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Balangodacar 236.4 km
3h 59mRs 10,675–15,419Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Balangodataxi 236.4 km
3h 59mRs 26,000–31,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Balangoda is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Balangoda is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Balangoda. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Balangoda via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Balangoda is 457 km. The road distance is 236.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Balangoda without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Batticaloa to Balangoda, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Balangoda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Balangoda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Balangoda is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Batticaloa to Balangoda.
There are 91+ hotels available in Balangoda.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Balangoda, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Balangoda via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- 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 Polgahawela to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Balangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Bandarawela to Balangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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