There are 4 ways to get from Maskeliya to Batticaloa by train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 43mRs 3,548–7,438Drive 244.8 km
- Drive from Maskeliya to Batticaloacar 244.8 km
4h 27mRs 11,015–15,910Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maskeliya to Batticaloataxi 244.8 km
4h 27mRs 12,000–15,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Maskeliya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
7h 19mRs 51,316–183,415
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maskeliya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Maskeliya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct train from Maskeliya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Maskeliya and Batticaloa is 394 km. The road distance is 244.8 km.
The best way to get from Maskeliya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Maskeliya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Maskeliya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hatton station.
Maskeliya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maskeliya to Batticaloa is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Maskeliya to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Maskeliya, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Maskeliya to Batticaloa via Hatton and Polgahawela in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hatton to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–40,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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