There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
4h 11mRs 13,129–92,889Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
14h 49mRs 2,679–6,280Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
12h 30mRs 4,580–5,527Drive 168.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridgecar 168.4 km
2h 53mRs 7,673–11,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridgetaxi 168.4 km
2h 53mRs 20,000–25,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Nine Arch Bridge is 271 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 14h 49m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ella in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge via Polgahawela and Ella in around 14h 49m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- 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 Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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 Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge.
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