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How to get fromPanadura to Batticaloaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Panadura to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    6h 44m
    Rs 2,492–6,151

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Panadura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    7h 35m
    Rs 3,311–3,906

  3. Drive  317.8 km

    1. Drive from Panadura to Batticaloacar car 317.8 km
    5h 33m
    Rs 14,008–20,234

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Panadura to Batticaloataxi taxi 317.8 km
    5h 33m
    Rs 35,000–42,000

  5. Taxi, fly to Batticaloa

    1. Take the taxi from Panadura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    26h 31m
    Rs 35,304–159,278

  6. Bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Panadura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    8h 25m

  7. Train via Maradana

    1. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    10h 21m
    Rs 2,492–6,151

  8. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Panadura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    5h 51m
    Rs 34,024–152,978

Panadura to Batticaloa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Panadura to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 7h 35m.

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