There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Palatupana by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
1h 11mRs 14,129–93,789Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain
- Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus
18h 24mRs 5,179–9,580Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
15h 4mRs 6,730–7,977Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Palatupanacar 230.9 km
4h 5mRs 10,435–15,073Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Palatupanataxi 230.9 km
4h 5mRs 25,000–30,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Palatupana is to train and bus which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 10000 and takes 18h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Palatupana is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 95000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Palatupana. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Palatupana is 196 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Palatupana without a car is to bus which takes 15h 4m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Batticaloa to Palatupana, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Palatupana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Palatupana is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 95000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8000 and takes 15h 4m.
Batticaloa to Palatupana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Palatupana is 231 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Batticaloa to Palatupana.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Palatupana, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Palatupana via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 15h 4m.
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ella to Tissamaharama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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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