There are 4 ways to get from Minneriya to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
2h 25mRs 3,423–3,927Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloatrain Colombo
2h 33mRs 1,649–3,531Drive 115.5 km
- Drive from Minneriya to Batticaloacar 115.5 km
1h 57mRs 5,263–7,601Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minneriya to Batticaloataxi 115.5 km
1h 57mRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneriya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Minneriya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneriya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneriya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Minneriya and Batticaloa is 114 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Minneriya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Minneriya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Minneriya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Minneriya, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hingurakgoda to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Minneriya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Minneriya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneriya to Batticaloa is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Minneriya to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.