There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from China Bay to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 41mRs 3,886–7,656Bus
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 16mRs 4,123–4,991Drive 141.9 km
- Drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloacar 141.9 km
2h 48mRs 6,415–9,266Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloataxi 141.9 km
2h 48mRs 15,000–19,000Bus via Thambalagamuwa
- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 48mRs 4,292–7,169
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Trincomalee District (Region) and Batticaloa is 201 km. The road distance is 141.9 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee District (Region), Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa via China Bay and Galoya Junction in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa via Palampoddaru and Dambulla in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from China Bay to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- 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/
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.