There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloatrain Colombo
38 minRs 1,100–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
1h 16mRs 2,300–2,500Drive 30.4 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloacar 30.4 km
34 minRs 1,371–1,980Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloataxi 30.4 km
34 minRs 1,600–2,000
Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Valaichchenai Station and Batticaloa is 30 km. The road distance is 30.4 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloa takes 38 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa is to train which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai Station, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,600–2,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa is 30 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Valaichchenai Station to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.