There are 5 ways to get from Giriulla to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Polgahawela
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to BatticaloaColombo
4h 9mRs 2,680–10,631Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mirigama to BatticaloaColombo
7h 53mRs 2,038–10,372Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to DambullaColombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
6h 9mRs 4,368–7,055Drive 253.2 km
- Drive from Giriulla to Batticaloa253.2 km
4h 9mRs 10,614–15,332Taxi
- Take the taxi from Giriulla to Batticaloa253.2 km
4h 9mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Giriulla to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Giriulla to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
The distance between Giriulla and Batticaloa is 300 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.
The best way to get from Giriulla to Batticaloa without a car is to train via Polgahawela which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Giriulla to Batticaloa, including transfers.
The best way to get from Giriulla to Batticaloa is to train via Polgahawela which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Giriulla to Batticaloa is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Giriulla to Batticaloa.
There are 60+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Giriulla, North Western, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Giriulla to Batticaloa via Kurunegala, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 9m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- 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 Mirigama to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- 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 2,800–9,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,350
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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