There are 4 ways to get from Giritale to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
2h 19mRs 3,093–3,537Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloatrain Colombo
2h 38mRs 1,776–3,681Drive 108.8 km
- Drive from Giritale to Batticaloacar 108.8 km
1h 51mRs 4,961–7,165Taxi
- Take the taxi from Giritale to Batticaloataxi 108.8 km
1h 51mRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Giritale to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Giritale to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Giritale to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Giritale to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Giritale and Batticaloa is 107 km. The road distance is 108.8 km.
The best way to get from Giritale to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Giritale to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Giritale to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Giritale to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Giritale to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Giritale, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Giritale to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Giritale to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Giritale to Batticaloa is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Giritale to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.