There are 4 ways to get from Mihintale to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kekirawa to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 13mRs 5,338–7,873Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 13mRs 4,171–4,779Drive 193 km
- Drive from Mihintale to Batticaloacar 193 km
3h 17mRs 8,794–12,702Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mihintale to Batticaloataxi 193 km
3h 17mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mihintale to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4800 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Mihintale to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mihintale to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Mihintale to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kekirawa and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Mihintale and Batticaloa is 198 km. The road distance is 193 km.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Mihintale to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Mihintale to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Mihintale to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kekirawa station.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Batticaloa is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4800 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Mihintale, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kekirawa to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mihintale to Batticaloa via Anuradhapura, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kekirawa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- 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 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Mihintale to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Mihintale to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mihintale to Batticaloa is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Mihintale to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.