There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 16000 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Nine Arch Bridge is 486 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 14h 49m to get from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge is 169 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge.
There are 1307+ hotels available in Nine Arch Bridge.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Nine Arch Bridge via Polgahawela and Ella in around 14h 49m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- 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 2,800–9,000
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–6,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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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