There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kandalama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
3h 5mRs 3,165–3,489Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain Batticaloa
3h 40mRs 2,593–4,599Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kandalamacar 159.4 km
2h 44mRs 7,241–10,460Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandalamataxi 159.4 km
2h 44mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kandalama is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kandalama is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kandalama. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Dambulla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kandalama. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kandalama is 172 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kandalama without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Batticaloa to Kandalama, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kandalama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kandalama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kandalama is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kandalama, Central, 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 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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 Kandalama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kandalama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Habarana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kandalama is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Batticaloa to Kandalama.
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