There are 5 ways to get from Dikwella to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dickwella to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 49mRs 2,274–4,614Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wewurukannala to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 15mRs 1,540–6,348Drive 291.8 km
- Drive from Dikwella to Batticaloacar 291.8 km
4h 42mRs 13,134–18,971Drive, fly, train
- Drive from Dikwella to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
7h 19mRs 27,036–147,080Bus
- Take the bus from Dickwella to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
10h 35mRs 3,434–4,282
Dikwella to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dikwella to Batticaloa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4700 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dikwella to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dikwella to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Dickwella and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dikwella to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Wewurukannala and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Dikwella and Batticaloa is 534 km. The road distance is 291.8 km.
The best way to get from Dikwella to Batticaloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 49m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Dikwella to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Dikwella to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dickwella station.
Dikwella to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wewurukannala station.
The best way to get from Dikwella to Batticaloa is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Dikwella, Southern, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Wewurukannala to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickwella to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- 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 Wewurukannala to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dickwella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dickwella to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Dikwella to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Dikwella to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dikwella to Batticaloa is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Dikwella to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.