There are 4 ways to get from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 34mRs 4,459–8,516Bus
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
13h 31mRs 5,537–6,717Drive 181 km
- Drive from Udapussellawa to Batticaloacar 181 km
3h 23mRs 8,181–11,817Taxi
- Take the taxi from Udapussellawa to Batticaloataxi 181 km
3h 23mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 8500 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Udapussellawa and Batticaloa is 442 km. The road distance is 181 km.
The best way to get from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Udapussellawa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Udapussellawa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Udapussellawa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa via Nanuoya and Polgahawela in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa via Welimada, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo Pettah in around 13h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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 Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- 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 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
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
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
Udapussellawa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Udapussellawa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Udapussellawa to Batticaloa is 181 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Udapussellawa to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.