There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus Trincomalee / ...
4h 35mRs 2,675–5,239Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Kurunegalatrain Batticaloa
5h 28mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 218.9 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kurunegalacar 218.9 km
3h 36mRs 9,887–14,282Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kurunegalataxi 218.9 km
3h 36mRs 11,000–13,000
Batticaloa to Kurunegala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kurunegala via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kurunegala is 219 km. The road distance is 218.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kurunegala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Batticaloa to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kurunegala via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Kurunegala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- 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 2,400–3,200
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–13,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kurunegala is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Batticaloa to Kurunegala.
There are 96+ hotels available in Kurunegala.