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How to get fromTangalle to Batticaloaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tangalle to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    10h 5m
    Rs 2,287–4,702

  2. Bus, train via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus bus Matara
    2. Take the train from Gampaha to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    10h 24m
    Rs 3,719–7,828

  3. Drive  280 km

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Batticaloacar car 280 km
    4h 36m
    Rs 12,616–18,223

  4. Drive, fly, train

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    7h 19m
    Rs 27,464–157,698

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    10h 51m
    Rs 3,447–4,282

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    11h 33m
    Rs 5,339–10,890

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,867Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Tangalle to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tangalle to Batticaloa via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 11h 33m.

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