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How to get fromBatticaloa to Tangalleby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Batticaloa to Tangalle by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Colombo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    10h 24m
    Rs 3,710–4,507

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Tangallebus bus
    12h 26m
    Rs 2,329–4,780

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    12h 16m
    Rs 5,419–10,875

  4. Drive  280.1 km

    1. Drive from Batticaloa to Tangallecar car 280.1 km
    4h 36m
    Rs 12,596–18,194

  5. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Tangalletaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    Rs 33,143–122,099

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Tangallebus bus
    10h 40m
    Rs 3,465–4,239

  7. Taxi to Kandy, fly to Koggala, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    3. Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus bus
    5h 53m
    Rs 28,389–114,587

  8. Taxi to Kandy, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KDW - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Tangalletaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    Rs 42,089–127,287

  9. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala, bus

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    3. Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus bus
    8h 12m
    Rs 18,443–104,399

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,589Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Tangalle via Colombo Pettah, Fort Station, Matara Bus Station, and Matara in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Tangalle via Maradana and Beliatta in around 12h 16m.

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