There are 6 ways to get from Karaveddy to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kodikamam to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 28mBus via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus
13h 30mRs 3,247–3,629Train
- Take the train from Kodikamam to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 58mRs 3,574–7,451Drive 360.9 km
- Drive from Karaveddy to Batticaloacar 360.9 km
6h 30mRs 16,442–23,750Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaveddy to Batticaloataxi 360.9 km
6h 30mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Punewa
- Take the bus from Nelliady to Medawachchiyabus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus
9h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaveddy to Batticaloa is to bus via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3700 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Karaveddy to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaveddy to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kodikamam and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaveddy to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kodikamam and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Karaveddy and Batticaloa is 403 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Karaveddy to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Karaveddy to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Karaveddy to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kodikamam station.
Karaveddy to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kodikamam station.
The best way to get from Karaveddy to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Karaveddy, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Karaveddy to Batticaloa via Kodikamam, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karaveddy to Batticaloa via Kodikamam and Maho Junction in around 9h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kodikamam to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kodikamam to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Nelliady to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Medawachchiya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Karaveddy to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Karaveddy to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaveddy to Batticaloa is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Karaveddy to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.