There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Eastern Province by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Valaichchenaitrain Batticaloa
34 minRs 1,100–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Oddaimavadibus Kalmunai
40 minRs 2,300–2,500Drive 35.7 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Eastern Provincecar 35.7 km
40 minRs 1,597–2,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Eastern Provincetaxi 35.7 km
40 minRs 1,900–2,300
Batticaloa to Eastern Province by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Eastern Province is to train which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Eastern Province is to train which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Oddaimavadi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Valaichchenai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Batticaloa and Eastern Province is 30 km. The road distance is 35.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Eastern Province without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Batticaloa to Valaichchenai takes 34 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Batticaloa to Eastern Province bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Eastern Province train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Eastern Province is to train which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 40 min.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Eastern Province, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Valaichchenai 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,300
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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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Eastern Province bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Batticaloa to Eastern Province train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Eastern Province is 36 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Batticaloa to Eastern Province.
There are 56+ hotels available in Eastern Province.