There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Mahiyangana by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Wattegamatrain
- Take the taxi from Wattegama to Mahiyanganataxi
11h 7mRs 6,179–10,380Drive 123.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Batticaloa to Mahiyanganacar 123.8 km
2h 38mRs 5,608–8,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Mahiyanganataxi 123.8 km
2h 38mRs 6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Mahiyangana is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Mahiyangana is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
The distance between Batticaloa and Mahiyangana is 405 km. The road distance is 123.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Mahiyangana without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 7m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Batticaloa to Mahiyangana, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Mahiyangana is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Batticaloa to Mahiyangana.
There are 76+ hotels available in Mahiyangana.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Mahiyangana, Central, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Mahiyangana. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Wattegama, then take the taxi to Mahiyangana. Alternatively, you can drive from Batticaloa to Mahiyangana in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Wattegama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,600–7,500
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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