There are 5 ways to get from Nittambuwa 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 Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 31mRs 2,098–4,257Bus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 17mRs 3,258–3,836Drive 252.5 km
- Drive from Nittambuwa to Batticaloacar 252.5 km
4h 29mRs 11,362–16,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Batticaloataxi 252.5 km
4h 29mRs 12,000–15,000Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 26mRs 25,185–142,532
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Nittambuwa and Batticaloa is 312 km. The road distance is 252.5 km.
The best way to get from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Nittambuwa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Nittambuwa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 6h 17m.
- 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 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
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 Nittambuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Nittambuwa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Nittambuwa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nittambuwa to Batticaloa is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa.
There are 59+ hotels available in Batticaloa.