There are 4 ways to get from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Heel Oya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
12h 25mRs 4,235–8,232Bus
- Take the bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
13h 18mRs 4,637–5,898Drive 175.8 km
- Drive from Ravana Falls to Batticaloacar 175.8 km
3h 1mRs 7,947–11,478Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ravana Falls to Batticaloataxi 175.8 km
3h 1mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Dowa and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Heel Oya and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Ravana Falls and Batticaloa is 478 km. The road distance is 175.8 km.
The best way to get from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Ravana Falls to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dowa station.
Ravana Falls to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Heel Oya station.
The best way to get from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Ravana Falls, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa via Heel Oya and Polgahawela in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa via Dowa, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo Pettah in around 13h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Heel Oya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dowa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- 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 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ravana Falls to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ravana Falls to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ravana Falls to Batticaloa is 176 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Ravana Falls to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.