There are 4 ways to get from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
5h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Medawachchiya to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 32mRs 2,891–6,562Drive 214.1 km
- Drive from Medawachchiya to Batticaloacar 214.1 km
3h 39mRs 9,669–13,967Taxi
- Take the taxi from Medawachchiya to Batticaloataxi 214.1 km
3h 39mRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Medawachchiya and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Medawachchiya and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Medawachchiya and Batticaloa is 242 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.
The best way to get from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Medawachchiya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Medawachchiya station.
Medawachchiya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Medawachchiya station.
The best way to get from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Medawachchiya, North Central, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa via Medawachchiya and Maho Junction in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Medawachchiya to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Medawachchiya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Medawachchiya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Medawachchiya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medawachchiya to Batticaloa is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Medawachchiya to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.