There are 4 ways to get from Passara to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Passara to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Passara-Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
14h 17mRs 4,560–5,636Train
- Take the train from Haliela to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
14h 43mRs 4,907–8,769Drive 140.2 km
- Drive from Passara to Batticaloacar 140.2 km
2h 21mRs 6,390–9,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passara to Batticaloataxi 140.2 km
2h 21mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passara to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 14h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Passara to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Passara to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Passara and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Passara to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Haliela and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Passara and Batticaloa is 551 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Passara to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 14h 17m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 14h 17m to get from Passara to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Passara to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Passara station.
Passara to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haliela station.
The best way to get from Passara to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 14h 17m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 14h 43m.
What companies run services between Passara, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Passara to Batticaloa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 14h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Passara to Batticaloa via Hali-Ela, Haliela, and Polgahawela in around 14h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Haliela to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Passara to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Passara to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Passara to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passara to Batticaloa is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Passara to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.







