There are 6 ways to get from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 21mRs 19,329–99,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Veyangodatrain Batticaloa
8h 13mRs 1,769–3,698Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwabus
6h 5mRs 3,315–3,839Train via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
7h 57mRs 3,679–5,680Drive 253.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Nittambuwacar 253.3 km
4h 29mRs 11,168–16,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Nittambuwataxi 253.3 km
4h 29mRs 12,000–15,000
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Nittambuwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Nittambuwa is 234 km. The road distance is 253.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Nittambuwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Nittambuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 5m, you could also train via Polgahawela, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa via Dambulla in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- 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 Batticaloa to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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 Nittambuwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Nittambuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Nittambuwa is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Batticaloa to Nittambuwa.
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