There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya 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 Vavuniyabus
6h 58mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Medawachchiyatrain Colombo / ...
7h 37mRs 2,948–6,564Drive 214 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Medawachchiyacar 214 km
3h 38mRs 9,668–13,964Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Medawachchiyataxi 214 km
3h 38mRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Medawachchiya via Dambulla and Vavuniya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Medawachchiya via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Medawachchiya is 292 km. The road distance is 214 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Medawachchiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Medawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Medawachchiya, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Vavuniya in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya via Maho and Medawachchiya in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Medawachchiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Medawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Medawachchiya is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Batticaloa to Medawachchiya.
There are 13+ hotels available in Medawachchiya.