There are 4 ways to get from Gampola to Batticaloa by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 37mRs 2,525–6,100Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus
6h 40mRs 6,473–9,865Drive 196.8 km
- Drive from Gampola to Batticaloacar 196.8 km
3h 34mRs 8,847–12,779Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Batticaloataxi 196.8 km
3h 34mRs 14,000–17,000
Gampola to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Gampola and Batticaloa is 341 km. The road distance is 196.8 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Gampola to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Gampola to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Batticaloa is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Gampola to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Gampola to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,800–17,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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