There are 5 ways to get from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 21mRs 22,465–128,832Train
cheapest- 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 252.2 km
- Drive from Nittambuwa to Batticaloacar 252.2 km
4h 28mRs 11,488–16,594Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Batticaloataxi 252.2 km
4h 28mRs 12,000–15,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
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 234 km. The road distance is 252.2 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 1h 21m 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 fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300 and takes 5h 31m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Nittambuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
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 28m to drive from Nittambuwa to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.