There are 6 ways to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala by plane, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1hRs 17,829–98,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Gampahatrain Batticaloa
8h 9mRs 1,809–3,792Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Yakkalabus
6h 17mRs 3,315–3,839Train, bus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Yakkalabus
8h 3mRs 2,179–4,280Drive 262.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Yakkalacar 262.3 km
4h 39mRs 11,783–17,019Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Yakkalataxi 262.3 km
4h 39mRs 13,000–16,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala is to fly which takes 1h and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Yakkala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Yakkala via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Yakkala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Yakkala is 232 km. The road distance is 262.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Yakkala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Yakkala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala is to fly which takes 1h and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 17m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Yakkala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Yakkala via Dambulla in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- 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 Batticaloa to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Yakkala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Yakkala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Yakkala is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Batticaloa to Yakkala.
There are 837+ hotels available in Yakkala.