There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Vavuniya 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 Vavuniyabus
5h 43mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
8h 4mRs 2,558–6,094Drive 225.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Vavuniyacar 225.4 km
4h 6mRs 10,173–14,694Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Vavuniyataxi 225.4 km
4h 6mRs 11,000–14,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus Colombo
6h 57mRs 2,835–3,049
Batticaloa to Vavuniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Vavuniya is to bus via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Vavuniya via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Vavuniya via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Vavuniya is 267 km. The road distance is 225.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Vavuniya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Batticaloa to Vavuniya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Vavuniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Vavuniya is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Vavuniya via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Vavuniya via Maho in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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 Vavuniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Vavuniya is 225 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Batticaloa to Vavuniya.
There are 13+ hotels available in Vavuniya.