There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Horton Plains National Parktaxi
2h 56mRs 25,329–108,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ohiyatrain Colombo
12h 58mRs 3,329–7,130Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
11h 59mRs 7,980–9,627Drive 218.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Parkcar 218.3 km
3h 48mRs 9,748–14,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Parktaxi 218.3 km
3h 48mRs 11,000–13,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Haldummulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ohiya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Horton Plains National Park is 306 km. The road distance is 218.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park without a car is to bus which takes 11h 59m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park is to bus which takes 11h 59m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Haldummulla in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park via Polgahawela and Ohiya in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- 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 Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- 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 Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–18,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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 Horton Plains National Park bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Batticaloa to Horton Plains National Park.
There are 1238+ hotels available in Horton Plains National Park.