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There are 5 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)plane plane MNL - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    19h 35m
    Rs 52,742–156,438

  2. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MNL - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    17h 53m
    Rs 59,192–161,938

  3. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Mabalacatbus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CRK - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    26h
    Rs 73,736–229,667

  4. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MNL - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    19h 53m
    Rs 75,692–190,938

  5. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MNL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    24h 12m
    Rs 53,622–163,688

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration17h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRs 51,028Cheapest 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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