There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Hatton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain Colombo
10h 32mRs 2,579–6,180Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hattonbus
11h 26mRs 3,080–4,027Drive 227.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Hattoncar 227.3 km
4h 7mRs 10,241–14,792Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Hattontaxi 227.3 km
4h 7mRs 11,000–14,000
Batticaloa to Hatton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Hatton is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Hatton is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Hatton. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Hatton via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Hatton. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Hatton via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Hatton is 376 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Hatton without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Batticaloa to Hatton, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Hatton bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Hatton train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Hatton is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Hatton, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Hatton via Polgahawela in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Hatton via Colombo Pettah and Colombo in around 11h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Hatton bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Hatton train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Hatton is 227 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Batticaloa to Hatton.
There are 893+ hotels available in Hatton.