There are 4 ways to get from Uppuveli to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 31mRs 2,588–6,222Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 9mRs 3,023–5,587Drive 136.4 km
- Drive from Uppuveli to Batticaloacar 136.4 km
2h 32mRs 6,133–8,859Taxi
- Take the taxi from Uppuveli to Batticaloataxi 136.4 km
2h 32mRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Uppuveli to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Uppuveli to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Uppuveli to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Uppuveli to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Uppuveli and Batticaloa is 196 km. The road distance is 136.4 km.
The best way to get from Uppuveli to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Uppuveli to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Uppuveli to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Uppuveli to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Uppuveli to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Uppuveli, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Uppuveli to Batticaloa via Trincomalee and Galoya Junction in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uppuveli to Batticaloa via Trincomalee, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Uppuveli to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Uppuveli to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uppuveli to Batticaloa is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Uppuveli to Batticaloa.
There are 57+ hotels available in Batticaloa.