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How to get fromManila to Batticaloaby plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Batticaloa by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MNL - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    20h 26m
    Rs 62,726–175,017

  2. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CRK - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    28h 5m
    Rs 113,951–286,612

  3. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MNL - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    20h 56m
    Rs 89,676–200,917

  4. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MNL - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    24h 11m
    Rs 64,676–178,917

  5. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MNL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    26h 17m
    Rs 63,606–177,667

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRs 64,182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,609.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 26m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Batticaloa. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dau, take the taxi to Clark International Airport (CRK) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa.

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