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There are 8 ways to get from Matugama to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    7h 30m
    Rs 5,005–9,161

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalutara to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    7h 34m
    Rs 4,644–7,347

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalutara to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    8h 20m
    Rs 5,794–6,947

  4. Drive  340.5 km

    1. Drive from Matugama to Batticaloacar car 340.5 km
    5h 39m
    Rs 15,075–21,775

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matugama to Batticaloataxi taxi 340.5 km
    5h 39m
    Rs 30,000–37,000

  6. Taxi, fly to Batticaloa

    1. Take the taxi from Matugama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    26h 43m
    Rs 44,851–170,561

  7. Train via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    11h 7m
    Rs 5,005–9,161

  8. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Matugama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    6h 3m
    Rs 43,571–164,261

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 19,256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Matugama to Batticaloa via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matugama to Batticaloa via Kalutara and Dambulla in around 8h 20m.

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