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How to get fromNuwaraeliya Colony to Batticaloaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Batticaloa by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via Kanakarayankulam

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Kanagarayankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kanagarayankulam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    8h 5m

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Mahotrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    9h 23m
    Rs 4,823–8,828

  3. Drive 257.3 km

    1. Drive from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Batticaloacar car 257.3 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 11,606–16,763

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Batticaloataxi taxi 257.3 km
    5h 17m
    Rs 12,000–16,000

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    9h 20m
    Rs 6,327–7,313

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 345.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Nuwaraeliya Colony, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nuwaraeliya Colony to Batticaloa. However, you can take the taxi to Kanagarayankulam, take the bus to Medawachchiya, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Maho, then take the train to Batticaloa.

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