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How to get fromPilimathalawa to Batticaloaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pilimathalawa to Batticaloa by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Polgahawelatrain train Kandy / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    5h 53m
    Rs 2,498–6,061

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    6h 28m
    Rs 5,562–8,789

  3. Drive  189.2 km

    1. Drive from Pilimathalawa to Batticaloacar car 189.2 km
    3h 25m
    Rs 8,102–11,702

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Batticaloataxi taxi 189.2 km
    3h 25m
    Rs 13,000–16,000

Pilimathalawa to Batticaloa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Pilimatalawa to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 5h 53m.

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