There are 6 ways to get from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Pundaluoya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
3h 22mRs 53,134–165,078Train
cheapest- Take the train from Watagoda to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 16mRs 3,159–6,979Train via Ulapane
- Take the train from Ulapane to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 36mRs 4,357–8,394Bus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
12h 43mRs 4,106–5,644Drive 212.3 km
- Drive from Pundaluoya to Batticaloacar 212.3 km
4h 2mRs 9,616–13,890Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pundaluoya to Batticaloataxi 212.3 km
4h 2mRs 10,000–13,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Ulapane and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Pundaluoya and Batticaloa is 346 km. The road distance is 212.3 km.
The best way to get from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa without a car is to train via Ulapane which takes 7h 36m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Pundaluoya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Pundaluoya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ulapane station.
The best way to get from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa is to train via Ulapane which takes 7h 36m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Pundaluoya, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa via Ulapane and Polgahawela in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa via Nuwara Eliya, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ulapane to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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
Train from Watagoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–45,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pundaluoya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pundaluoya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pundaluoya to Batticaloa is 212 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Pundaluoya to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.