There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Uppuveli by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 39mRs 2,658–6,197Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 10mRs 3,085–5,529Drive 135.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Uppuvelicar 135.4 km
2h 33mRs 6,087–8,793Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Uppuvelitaxi 135.4 km
2h 33mRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Uppuveli is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Uppuveli is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Uppuveli. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Uppuveli. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Uppuveli is 196 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Uppuveli without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Batticaloa to Uppuveli, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Uppuveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Uppuveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Uppuveli is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Uppuveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Uppuveli via Galoya Junction and Trincomalee in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Uppuveli via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Trincomalee in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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 Uppuveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Uppuveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Uppuveli is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Batticaloa to Uppuveli.
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