There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Haputale 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 Haputalebus Colombo-Badulla / ...
11h 42mRs 4,580–5,527Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain Colombo
13h 21mRs 2,679–6,280Drive 192.7 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Haputalecar 192.7 km
3h 19mRs 8,686–12,546Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Haputaletaxi 192.7 km
3h 19mRs 24,000–29,000
Batticaloa to Haputale by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Haputale is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Haputale is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Haputale. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Haputale via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Haputale. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Haputale via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Haputale is 503 km. The road distance is 192.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Haputale without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Batticaloa to Haputale, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Haputale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Haputale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Haputale is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 21m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Haputale via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Haputale via Polgahawela in around 13h 21m.
- 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 Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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 Haputale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Haputale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Haputale is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Batticaloa to Haputale.
There are 1503+ hotels available in Haputale.