There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Katugasthota by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Katugasthota is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Katugasthota is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Batticaloa and Katugasthota is 292 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Katugasthota without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Batticaloa to Katugasthota, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Katugasthota is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Batticaloa to Katugasthota.
There are 1480+ hotels available in Katugasthota.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Katugasthota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Kurunegala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,000 and the journey takes 5h 28m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,000
- 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 2,800–8,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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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