There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Galewela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
4h 12mRs 3,215–3,739Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain Batticaloa
6h 3mRs 3,593–5,499Drive 177.6 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Galewelacar 177.6 km
2h 57mRs 8,068–11,654Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Galewelataxi 177.6 km
2h 57mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Galewela is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Galewela is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Galewela. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Galewela via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Galewela. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Galewela is 177 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Galewela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Batticaloa to Galewela, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Galewela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Galewela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Galewela is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Galewela, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,400–2,700 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Galewela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Galewela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Galewela is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Batticaloa to Galewela.
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