There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Welikanda by train, car, or taxi
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Batticaloa to Welikanda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Welikanda is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Welikanda is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Welikanda. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Welikanda is 64 km. The road distance is 66.2 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Welikanda without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Batticaloa to Welikanda takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Batticaloa to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Welikanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Welikanda is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Batticaloa to Welikanda.
There are five+ hotels available in Welikanda.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Welikanda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–4,100
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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