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How to get fromBatticaloa to Mataleby bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Matale by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus
    3. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
    5h 22m
    Rs 5,071–7,956

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to KurunegalatrainBatticaloa
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
    6h 34m
    Rs 3,579–10,715

  3. Drive 190.2 km

    1. Drive from Batticaloa to Matalecar190.2 km
    3h 35m
    Rs 7,944–11,474

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Mataletaxi190.2 km
    3h 35m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  5. Train, taxi via Muththettugala

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to MuththettugalatrainBatticaloa
    2. Take the taxi from Muththettugala to Mataletaxi
    7h 32m
    Rs 3,879–11,040

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Matale. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Matale. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Matale.

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