There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Welimada by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
11h 56mRs 2,980–3,527Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the bus from Gampola to Welimadabus
12h 33mRs 2,859–6,400Drive 178.5 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Welimadacar 178.5 km
3h 23mRs 8,048–11,625Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Welimadataxi 178.5 km
3h 23mRs 22,000–27,000
Batticaloa to Welimada by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Welimada is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3600 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Welimada is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Welimada. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Welimada via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Welimada is 491 km. The road distance is 178.5 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Welimada without a car is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Batticaloa to Welimada, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Welimada bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Welimada bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Welimada is 179 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Batticaloa to Welimada.
There are 2276+ hotels available in Welimada.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Welimada, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Welimada via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 56m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
Bus from Gampola to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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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