There are 3 ways to get from Kegalle to Batticaloa by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Kegalle and Batticaloa is 287 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Kegalle to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kegalle to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kegalle to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Batticaloa is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kegalle to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
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