There are 3 ways to get from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Mahiyanganaya to Wattegamataxi
- Take the train from Wattegama to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
8h 45mRs 6,060–10,307Drive 104.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloacar 104.3 km
1h 51mRs 4,714–6,809Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloataxi 104.3 km
1h 51mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa is to drive which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
The distance between Mahiyanganaya and Batticaloa is 403 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.
The best way to get from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 45m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Mahiyanganaya, Uva, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa. However, you can take the taxi to Wattegama, take the train to Polgahawela, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can drive from Mahiyanganaya to Batticaloa in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Wattegama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–6,500
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