There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa 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 Diyatalawabus Route 99
12h 17mRs 3,280–4,127Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Diyatalawatrain Colombo
13h 32mRs 2,679–6,280Drive 187.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Diyatalawacar 187.8 km
3h 13mRs 8,260–11,931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Diyatalawataxi 187.8 km
3h 13mRs 23,000–28,000
Batticaloa to Diyatalawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Diyatalawa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Diyatalawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Diyatalawa is 492 km. The road distance is 187.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa without a car is to bus which takes 12h 17m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Diyatalawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Diyatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa is to bus which takes 12h 17m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 32m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Diyatalawa, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa via Polgahawela in around 13h 32m.
- 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 Diyatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Diyatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
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 Diyatalawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Diyatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Diyatalawa is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Batticaloa to Diyatalawa.
There are 1499+ hotels available in Diyatalawa.