There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
11h 47mRs 4,580–5,527Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
13h 47mRs 2,679–6,280Drive 181.2 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Bandarawelacar 181.2 km
3h 6mRs 7,988–11,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Bandarawelataxi 181.2 km
3h 6mRs 22,000–27,000
Batticaloa to Bandarawela by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Bandarawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Bandarawela via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Bandarawela is 513 km. The road distance is 181.2 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 11h 47m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Batticaloa to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 11h 47m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 47m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Bandarawela via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Bandarawela via Polgahawela in around 13h 47m.
- 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 Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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 Bandarawela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Bandarawela is 181 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Batticaloa to Bandarawela.
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