There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Gampola by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain Colombo
8h 53mRs 2,579–6,080Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
9h 11mRs 5,725–6,569Drive 217.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Gampolacar 217.8 km
4h 5mRs 9,788–14,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Gampolataxi 217.8 km
4h 5mRs 15,000–19,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Gampolabus
8h 39mRs 13,229–97,989
Batticaloa to Gampola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Gampola is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Gampola is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Gampola via Dambulla, Ambepussa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Gampola via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Gampola is 342 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Gampola without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Batticaloa to Gampola, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Gampola bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Gampola is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Gampola via Polgahawela in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Gampola via Dambulla, Dambulla, Ambepussa, and Kandy in around 9h 11m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- 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 Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Gampola bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Gampola is 218 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Batticaloa to Gampola.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Gampola.