There are 5 ways to get from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa by train, bus, 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 Gampaha to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 37mRs 1,972–4,095Bus
- Take the bus from Yakkala to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 47mRs 4,202–5,025Drive 269.4 km
- Drive from Minuwangoda to Batticaloacar 269.4 km
4h 52mRs 12,123–17,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minuwangoda to Batticaloataxi 269.4 km
4h 52mRs 13,000–16,000Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 5mRs 20,752–137,294
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Yakkala and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Minuwangoda and Batticaloa is 333 km. The road distance is 269.4 km.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Minuwangoda to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Yakkala station.
Minuwangoda to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Minuwangoda, Western, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa via Yakkala and Dambulla in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Yakkala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Minuwangoda to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Minuwangoda to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minuwangoda to Batticaloa is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Minuwangoda to Batticaloa.
There are 59+ hotels available in Batticaloa.