There are 5 ways to get from Hatton to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 21mRs 2,557–6,147Bus
- Take the bus from Hatton to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
11h 52mRs 3,045–4,044Drive 227.3 km
- Drive from Hatton to Batticaloacar 227.3 km
4h 7mRs 10,219–14,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Batticaloataxi 227.3 km
4h 7mRs 11,000–14,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
6h 58mRs 49,930–171,776
Hatton to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hatton to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hatton to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hatton to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Hatton to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Hatton and Batticaloa is 376 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Hatton to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Hatton to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Hatton to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hatton station.
Hatton to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hatton station.
The best way to get from Hatton to Batticaloa is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Hatton, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hatton to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hatton to Batticaloa via Colombo and Colombo Pettah in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hatton to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hatton to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–38,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hatton to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hatton to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hatton to Batticaloa is 227 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Hatton to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.