There are 4 ways to get from Katugastota to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 18mRs 4,708–7,780Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mavilmada to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7hRs 2,512–6,081Drive 177.9 km
- Drive from Katugastota to Batticaloacar 177.9 km
3h 14mRs 8,082–11,673Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katugastota to Batticaloataxi 177.9 km
3h 14mRs 8,500–11,000
Katugastota to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katugastota to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Katugastota to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katugastota to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Katugastota to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Mavilmada and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Katugastota and Batticaloa is 257 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.
The best way to get from Katugastota to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Katugastota to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Katugastota to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Katugastota to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mavilmada station.
The best way to get from Katugastota to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Katugastota, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Katugastota to Batticaloa via Kurunegala, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mavilmada to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 7h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mavilmada to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Katugastota to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Katugastota to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katugastota to Batticaloa is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Katugastota to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.