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How to get fromKataragama to Batticaloaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kataragama to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    15h 32m
    Rs 3,090–3,760

  2. Bus, train via Ella

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    16h 47m
    Rs 3,455–7,432

  3. Drive  198.5 km

    1. Drive from Kataragama to Batticaloacar car 198.5 km
    3h 26m
    Rs 8,911–12,871

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Batticaloataxi taxi 198.5 km
    3h 26m
    Rs 21,000–26,000

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    16h 38m
    Rs 3,458–7,368

Kataragama to Batticaloa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRs 3,455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 547.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 32m

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.

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