There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Talawakele by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Talawakeletrain Colombo
11h 5mRs 2,579–12,688Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo to Talawakellebus
11h 56mRs 3,024–3,297Drive 210.5 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Talawakelecar 210.5 km
4h 7mRs 8,894–12,847Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Talawakeletaxi 210.5 km
4h 7mRs 10,000–13,000Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
- Take the train from Ella to Talawakeletrain
8h 8m
Batticaloa to Talawakele by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Talawakele is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Talawakele is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Talawakele. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Talawakelle via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Talawakele. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Talawakele via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Talawakele is 401 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Talawakele without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Batticaloa to Talawakele, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Talawakele bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Talawakele train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Talawakele is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Talawakele, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Talawakele via Polgahawela in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Talawakelle via Colombo Pettah and Colombo in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- 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 Talawakele
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,000
Train from Ella to Talawakele
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,580
- 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 2,560–2,580
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Talawakelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Talawakele bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Talawakele train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Talawakele is 211 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Batticaloa to Talawakele.
There are 969+ hotels available in Talawakele.