There are 4 ways to get from Nilaveli to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 42mRs 3,806–7,662Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 21mRs 4,271–7,062Drive 145.4 km
- Drive from Nilaveli to Batticaloacar 145.4 km
2h 44mRs 6,574–9,496Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilaveli to Batticaloataxi 145.4 km
2h 44mRs 16,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilaveli to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Nilaveli to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilaveli to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilaveli to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Nilaveli and Batticaloa is 207 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Nilaveli to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Nilaveli to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Nilaveli to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Nilaveli to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Nilaveli, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Batticaloa via Trincomalee and Galoya Junction in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nilaveli to Batticaloa via Trincomalee, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://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
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nilaveli to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Nilaveli to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilaveli to Batticaloa is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Nilaveli to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.