There are 7 ways to get from Weligama to Batticaloa by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane KCT - BTC
2h 35mRs 20,226–102,368Train
cheapest- Take the train from Weligama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 48mRs 1,540–6,306Bus, train
- Take the bus from Weligama to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 9mRs 2,245–4,450Drive 315.5 km
- Drive from Weligama to Batticaloacar 315.5 km
5h 4mRs 14,333–20,703Taxi
- Take the taxi from Weligama to Batticaloataxi 315.5 km
5h 4mRs 48,000–60,000Bus
- Take the bus from Weligama to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
9h 55mRs 3,405–4,282Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Weligama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
13h 25mRs 1,540–6,306
Weligama to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Weligama to Batticaloa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4500 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Weligama to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Weligama to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Weligama to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Weligama and Batticaloa is 260 km. The road distance is 315.5 km.
The best way to get from Weligama to Batticaloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 9m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Weligama to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Weligama to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Weligama to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Weligama to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 48m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Weligama, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Weligama to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Batticaloa Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
Train from Weligama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Weligama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Weligama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–60,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Weligama to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Weligama to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Weligama to Batticaloa is 315 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Weligama to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.