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How to get fromNew Delhi to Batticaloaby plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from New Delhi to Batticaloa by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DEL - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    13h 3m
    Rs 45,176–134,265

  2. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane DEL - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    16h 18m

  3. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane DEL - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    13h 13m
    Rs 71,126–170,165

  4. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DEL - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    15h 38m
    Rs 47,126–138,165

  5. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DEL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    17h 44m
    Rs 46,056–136,915

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 43,430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,495.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from New Delhi to Batticaloa. However, you can take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Batticaloa.

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