There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloatrain Colombo
2h 6mRs 1,573–3,441Bus
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
2h 7mRs 2,300–2,600Drive 96.4 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloacar 96.4 km
1h 38mRs 4,348–6,280Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloataxi 96.4 km
1h 38mRs 4,900–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa is 94 km. The road distance is 96.4 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–6,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.