There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Matale by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
5h 16mRs 5,116–6,039Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain Colombo
10h 24mRs 2,579–6,180Train, taxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Kurunegalatrain Batticaloa
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
6h 33mRs 3,579–5,851Drive 201.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Matalecar 201.1 km
3h 44mRs 9,178–13,257Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Mataletaxi 201.1 km
3h 44mRs 10,000–12,000
Batticaloa to Matale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Matale is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Matale. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Melsiripura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Matale. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Matale via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Matale is 230 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Matale without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Batticaloa to Matale, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Matale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Matale is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,400–2,700 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Matale via Polgahawela in around 10h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- 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 2,400–3,200
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- 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 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–12,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Matale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Matale is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Batticaloa to Matale.
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