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How to get fromBatticaloa to Wilpattu National Parkby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Batticaloa to Wilpattu National Park by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Kekirawatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the taxi from Kekirawa to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    Rs 13,313–18,028

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    Rs 10,205–12,409

  3. Drive 267.5 km

    1. Drive from Batticaloa to Wilpattu National Parkcar car 267.5 km
    6h 6m
    Rs 11,975–17,297

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi 267.5 km
    6h 6m
    Rs 29,000–35,000

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BTC - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    Rs 28,329–114,389

  6. Train, taxi via Maho

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho to Thalawatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thalawa to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 40m
    Rs 11,058–16,994

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,629Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Wilpattu National Park. However, you can take the train to Kekirawa then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Anuradhapura, then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park.

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