There are 4 ways to get from Pinnawala to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 4mRs 2,189–4,250Bus
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 1mRs 4,125–4,893Drive 215.3 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Batticaloacar 215.3 km
3h 57mRs 9,683–13,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Batticaloataxi 215.3 km
3h 57mRs 10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Pinnawala and Batticaloa is 290 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Pinnawala to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Batticaloa is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pinnawala to Batticaloa via Polgahawela and Dambulla in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Pinnawala to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pinnawala to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala to Batticaloa is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Pinnawala to Batticaloa.
There are 57+ hotels available in Batticaloa.