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How to get fromBatticaloa to Galleby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Batticaloa to Galle by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane BTC - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Galletaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    Rs 25,329–108,389

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain train Maradana
    10h 20m
    Rs 1,579–6,275

  3. Bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 28m
    Rs 3,745–4,319

  4. Drive 340.5 km

    1. Drive from Batticaloa to Gallecar car 340.5 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 15,287–22,082

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Galletaxi taxi 340.5 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 37,000–45,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus bus Makumbra
    9h 24m
    Rs 2,750–3,237

Batticaloa to Galle by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Galle Bus Station via Dambulla and Kadawatha in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Galle via Maradana in around 10h 20m.

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