There are 4 ways to get from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 39mRs 2,584–6,186Bus
- Take the bus from Nanuoya to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
12h 49mRs 3,045–4,076Drive 196.3 km
- Drive from Nanu Oya to Batticaloacar 196.3 km
3h 34mRs 8,835–12,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nanu Oya to Batticaloataxi 196.3 km
3h 34mRs 9,500–12,000
Nanu Oya to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Nanu Oya and Batticaloa is 406 km. The road distance is 196.3 km.
The best way to get from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Nanu Oya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nanuoya station.
Nanu Oya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 12h 49m.
What companies run services between Nanu Oya, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Nanuoya to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanuoya to Batticaloa via Colombo and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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 Nanuoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nanu Oya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Nanu Oya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanu Oya to Batticaloa is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Nanu Oya to Batticaloa.
There are 59+ hotels available in Batticaloa.