There are 4 ways to get from Mawanella to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 6mRs 2,665–4,813Bus
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 2mRs 4,601–5,456Drive 202 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Batticaloacar 202 km
3h 40mRs 9,115–13,166Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Batticaloataxi 202 km
3h 40mRs 10,000–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Mawanella and Batticaloa is 300 km. The road distance is 202 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Mawanella to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Mawanella to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Mawanella to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Batticaloa is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Batticaloa via Polgahawela and Dambulla in around 6h 2m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Mawanella to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Batticaloa is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Mawanella to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.