There are 4 ways to get from Maho to Batticaloa by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Maho to Dambullataxi
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
4h 25mRs 5,689–6,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 216.7 km
- Drive from Maho to Batticaloacar 216.7 km
3h 54mRs 9,746–14,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maho to Batticaloataxi 216.7 km
3h 54mRs 10,000–13,000
Maho to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maho to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Maho to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maho Junction and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Maho and Batticaloa is 218 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.
The best way to get from Maho to Batticaloa without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Maho to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Maho to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maho Junction station.
Maho to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maho to Batticaloa is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Maho to Batticaloa.
There are 57+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Maho, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,200–13,000
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