There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Monaragala by train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Demodaratrain
- Take the taxi from Demodara to Monaragalataxi
15h 45mRs 10,679–16,280Drive 141.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Batticaloa to Monaragalacar 141.3 km
2h 30mRs 6,383–9,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Monaragalataxi 141.3 km
2h 30mRs 7,000–8,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Monaragalataxi
2h 58mRs 7,824–8,987
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Monaragala is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Monaragala is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Batticaloa and Monaragala is 556 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Monaragala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 15h 45m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 15h 45m to get from Batticaloa to Monaragala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Monaragala is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Batticaloa to Monaragala.
There are 24+ hotels available in Monaragala.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Monaragala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Monaragala. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Demodara, then take the taxi to Monaragala. Alternatively, you can drive from Batticaloa to Monaragala in around 2h 30m.
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Demodara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–10,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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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