There are 6 ways to get from Veyangoda to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Wellawa
best- Take the train from Veyangoda to Wellawatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the train from Wellawa to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 13mRs 2,527–6,103Train
cheapest- Take the train from Veyangoda to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 53mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 22mRs 3,642–4,363Drive 256.6 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Batticaloacar 256.6 km
4h 33mRs 11,567–16,708Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Batticaloataxi 256.6 km
4h 33mRs 12,000–16,000Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 21mRs 24,051–151,192
Veyangoda to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Batticaloa is 312 km. The road distance is 256.6 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Batticaloa without a car is to train via Wellawa which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Veyangoda to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Veyangoda to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Batticaloa is to train via Wellawa which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Veyangoda to Batticaloa via Wellawa in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Veyangoda to Batticaloa via Nittambuwa and Dambulla in around 6h 22m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Veyangoda to Wellawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
Train from Wellawa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Veyangoda to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Veyangoda to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Veyangoda to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Batticaloa is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Veyangoda to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.