There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
11h 55mRs 2,579–6,180Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo to Nanuoyabus
12h 24mRs 3,080–4,027Drive 196.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Nanu Oyacar 196.3 km
3h 34mRs 8,827–12,750Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Nanu Oyataxi 196.3 km
3h 34mRs 9,500–12,000
Batticaloa to Nanu Oya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Nanuoya via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Nanu Oya is 418 km. The road distance is 196.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Nanu Oya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Nanu Oya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Nanu Oya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Nanuoya via Polgahawela in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Nanuoya via Colombo Pettah and Colombo in around 12h 24m.
- 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 Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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 Nanu Oya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Nanu Oya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Nanu Oya is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Batticaloa to Nanu Oya.
There are 990+ hotels available in Nanu Oya.