There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Dambulla by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
2h 52mRs 2,200–2,400Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain Batticaloa
3h 39mRs 2,793–6,294Drive 163.6 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Dambullacar 163.6 km
2h 46mRs 6,877–9,934Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Dambullataxi 163.6 km
2h 46mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Dambulla is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Dambulla is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Dambulla. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Dambulla is 162 km. The road distance is 163.6 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Dambulla without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400.
The bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla takes 2h 52m including transfers and departs once daily.
Batticaloa to Dambulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Dambulla is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 39m.
Batticaloa to Dambulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Dambulla is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Batticaloa to Dambulla.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Habarana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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