There are 7 ways to get from Pannala 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 via Wellawa
best- Take the train from Mirigama to Wellawatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the train from Wellawa to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 21mRs 3,537–7,325Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mirigama to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 1mRs 2,337–4,525Bus
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 15mDrive 264.3 km
- Drive from Pannala to Batticaloacar 264.3 km
4h 27mRs 11,786–17,024Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pannala to Batticaloataxi 264.3 km
4h 27mRs 13,000–16,000Fly to Batticaloa
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 15mRs 27,020–140,670Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 35mRs 25,740–134,370
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pannala to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4600 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Pannala to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pannala to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Pannala to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Mirigama and arriving at Batticaloa via Wellawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Pannala and Batticaloa is 317 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Pannala to Batticaloa without a car is to train via Wellawa which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Pannala to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Pannala to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola station.
Pannala to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mirigama station.
The best way to get from Pannala to Batticaloa is to train via Wellawa which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 26h 15m.
What companies run services between Pannala, North Western, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pannala to Batticaloa via Mirigama and Wellawa in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pannala to Batticaloa via Warakapola, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mirigama to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Wellawa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Mirigama to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Pannala to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pannala to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pannala to Batticaloa is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Pannala to Batticaloa.
There are 49+ hotels available in Batticaloa.