There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Mawanella 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 Polgahawelabus
5h 50mRs 4,565–5,439Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
6h 26mRs 2,679–4,880Drive 222.5 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Mawanellacar 222.5 km
4h 10mRs 10,113–14,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Mawanellataxi 222.5 km
4h 10mRs 11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Mawanella is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Mawanella is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Polgahawela via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Mawanella is 264 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Batticaloa to Mawanella, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Mawanella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Mawanella is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Mawanella via Dambulla and Polgahawela in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, 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
- 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
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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 Mawanella bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Mawanella is 223 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Batticaloa to Mawanella.
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