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How to get fromWeligama to Batticaloaby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Weligama to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Weligama to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    9h 9m
    Rs 2,245–4,450

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Weligama to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    9h 48m
    Rs 1,540–6,306

  3. Drive  315.5 km

    1. Drive from Weligama to Batticaloacar car 315.5 km
    5h 4m
    Rs 14,196–20,505

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Weligama to Batticaloataxi taxi 315.5 km
    5h 4m
    Rs 48,000–60,000

  5. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Weligama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    6h 54m
    Rs 64,968–199,548

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Weligama to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    9h 55m
    Rs 3,405–4,282

  7. Train via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Weligama to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    13h 25m
    Rs 1,540–6,306

Weligama to Batticaloa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Weligama, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Weligama to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weligama to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 9h 55m.

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