There are 3 ways to get from Peradeniya to Batticaloa by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 50mRs 2,503–6,068Drive 183.2 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Batticaloacar 183.2 km
3h 19mRs 8,239–11,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Batticaloataxi 183.2 km
3h 19mRs 13,000–16,000
Peradeniya to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Batticaloa is 317 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Peradeniya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
Peradeniya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Batticaloa is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Peradeniya to Batticaloa.
There are 57+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Peradeniya to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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