The average train between Badulla and Batticaloa takes 16h 55m and the fastest train takes 16h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Badulla to Batticaloa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Badulla and Batticaloa. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Badulla is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Batticaloa at 3:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Badulla to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Badulla station and arriving at Batticaloa station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Badulla to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.
Badulla to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
The distance between Badulla and Batticaloa is 107.2 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Badulla Station to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 13h 19m.