There are 6 ways to get from Tangalle to Batticaloa by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Tangalle to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane WRZ - BTC
4h 9mRs 33,344–117,871Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tangalle to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 5mRs 2,287–4,702Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 33mRs 5,339–10,890Drive 280 km
- Drive from Tangalle to Batticaloacar 280 km
4h 36mRs 12,758–18,428Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly
- Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
3h 15mRs 24,848–134,149Bus
- Take the bus from Tangalle to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
10h 51mRs 3,447–4,282
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tangalle to Batticaloa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4700 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tangalle to Batticaloa is to drive and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tangalle to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Tangalle to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Tangalle and Batticaloa is 234 km. The road distance is 280 km.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Batticaloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 5m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Tangalle to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Tangalle to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Tangalle to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Batticaloa is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Tangalle to Batticaloa via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tangalle to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–95,000
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 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 Beliatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tangalle to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Tangalle to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tangalle to Batticaloa is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Tangalle to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.