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How to get fromGalle to Batticaloaby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Galle to Batticaloa by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Koggala

    best
    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane KCT - BTC
    2h 37m
    Rs 20,305–102,461

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    8h 41m
    Rs 1,503–6,268

  3. Bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    9h 25m
    Rs 3,683–4,371

  4. Drive 340.8 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Batticaloacar car 340.8 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 15,301–22,101

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Batticaloataxi taxi 340.8 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 37,000–45,000

  6. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    2h 40m
    Rs 57,030–168,500

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    10h 38m
    Rs 2,676–3,309

  8. Train via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    12h 18m
    Rs 1,503–6,268

Galle to Batticaloa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 8h 41m.

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