There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala 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 Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Yakkalabus
6h 17mRs 3,315–3,839Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Gampahatrain Batticaloa
8h 9mRs 1,809–3,792Train, 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 11,829–17,087Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Yakkalataxi 262.3 km
4h 39mRs 13,000–16,000
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 drive which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
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 285 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 6h 17m 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 bus which takes 6h 17m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Yakkala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Yakkala via Dambulla in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Gampaha twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 8h 2m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Yakkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Yakkala
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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 789+ hotels available in Yakkala.