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How to get fromMatale to Batticaloaby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Matale to Batticaloa by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Wellawataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Wellawa to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    3h 53m
    Rs 4,215–6,645

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain train Matale
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    7h 52m
    Rs 2,534–6,113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    5h 39m
    Rs 5,241–6,212

  4. Drive 186.1 km

    1. Drive from Matale to Batticaloacar car 186.1 km
    3h 30m
    Rs 8,439–12,189

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Batticaloataxi taxi 186.1 km
    3h 30m
    Rs 9,000–12,000

  6. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    2h 45m
    Rs 20,543–127,743

Matale to Batticaloa by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Matale to Batticaloa via ibbagamuwa and Dambulla in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matale to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 7h 52m.

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