There are 5 ways to get from Kataragama to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
15h 32mRs 3,090–3,760Bus, train via Ella
- Take the bus from Kataragama to Ellabus
- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
16h 47mRs 3,455–7,432Drive 198.5 km
- Drive from Kataragama to Batticaloacar 198.5 km
3h 26mRs 9,017–13,025Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kataragama to Batticaloataxi 198.5 km
3h 26mRs 21,000–26,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kataragama to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
15h 47mRs 3,443–7,348
Kataragama to Batticaloa by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kataragama to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 15h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kataragama to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
The distance between Kataragama and Batticaloa is 548 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.
The best way to get from Kataragama to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 32m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 15h 32m to get from Kataragama to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kataragama to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.
Kataragama to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama to Batticaloa is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kataragama to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kataragama to Batticaloa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 15h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- 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
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–900
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 750–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kataragama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 880–900
Bus from Kataragama to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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