There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Bandaragama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Wellawattabus Kalmunai
6h 35mRs 9,380–11,337Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Panadurabus
9h 19mRs 3,229–5,680Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 43mRs 9,879–14,275Drive 310.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Bandaragamacar 310.1 km
5h 19mRs 13,944–20,142Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Bandaragamataxi 310.1 km
5h 19mRs 34,000–41,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Bandaragama is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Bandaragama is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Bandaragama. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Wellawatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Bandaragama. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Bandaragama is 345 km. The road distance is 310.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Bandaragama without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Batticaloa to Bandaragama, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Bandaragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Bandaragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Bandaragama is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 12000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Bandaragama, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Wellawatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Bandaragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Batticaloa to Bandaragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Bandaragama is 310 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Batticaloa to Bandaragama.
There are 883+ hotels available in Bandaragama.