There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kegalle by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kegalle is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kegalle is 288 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Batticaloa to Kegalle, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kegalle is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Batticaloa to Kegalle.
There are 102+ hotels available in Kegalle.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 1m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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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