There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
5h 49mRs 4,165–4,839Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Pothuheratrain Batticaloa
6h 9mRs 2,579–4,663Drive 215.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Pinnawalacar 215.1 km
3h 57mRs 9,714–14,031Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Pinnawalataxi 215.1 km
3h 57mRs 10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Polgahawela via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Pothuhera via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Pinnawala is 254 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Batticaloa to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Pinnawala via Dambulla and Polgahawela in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Pothuhera twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Pothuhera
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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 Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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 Pinnawala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pothuhera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Pinnawala is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Batticaloa to Pinnawala.
There are 159+ hotels available in Pinnawala.