There are 4 ways to get from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Diyatalawa to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 33mRs 2,626–6,247Bus
- Take the bus from Diyatalawa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
12h 43mRs 3,215–4,178Drive 187.8 km
- Drive from Diyatalawa to Batticaloacar 187.8 km
3h 13mRs 8,531–12,322Taxi
- Take the taxi from Diyatalawa to Batticaloataxi 187.8 km
3h 13mRs 23,000–28,000
Diyatalawa to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Diyatalawa and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Diyatalawa and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Diyatalawa and Batticaloa is 452 km. The road distance is 187.8 km.
The best way to get from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Diyatalawa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Diyatalawa station.
Diyatalawa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Diyatalawa station.
The best way to get from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4200 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Diyatalawa, Uva, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Diyatalawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Diyatalawa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Diyatalawa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Diyatalawa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Diyatalawa to Batticaloa is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Diyatalawa to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.