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How to get fromManila to Batticaloaby plane, train, taxi or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Batticaloa by plane, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeMNL - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
    17h 55m
    Rs 52,738–156,433

  2. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kandy (KDW)planeMNL - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Batticaloataxi
    15h 57m
    Rs 59,188–161,933

  3. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Mabalacatbus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Kandy (KDW)planeCRK - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Batticaloataxi
    25h 16m
    Rs 75,182–225,051

  4. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Hatton (NUF)planeMNL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
    22h 14m
    Rs 53,638–163,683

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 51,384Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Batticaloa. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Batticaloa.

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