There are 2 ways to get from Pamban Bridge to Batticaloa by train or plane
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Train to Madurai, fly, train
best- Take the train from Pamban Jn to Madurai Jn
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)IXM - CMB
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
15h 48mRs 94,530–136,441Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
cheapest- Take the train from Pamban Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)TRZ - CMB
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
17h 3mRs 93,741–138,798
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamban Bridge to Batticaloa is to train and fly which costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 15h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pamban Bridge to Batticaloa is to train and fly which takes 15h 48m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Pamban Bridge and Batticaloa is 932 km.
It takes approximately 15h 48m to get from Pamban Bridge to Batticaloa, including transfers.
There are 59+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Pamban Bridge, India and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Pamban Bridge to Batticaloa. However, you can take the train to Madurai Jn, walk to Periyar Bus Stand, take the bus to Madurai airport, walk to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy, take the taxi to Kandy, take the train to Polgahawela, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy, take the taxi to Kandy, take the train to Polgahawela, then take the train to Batticaloa.
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- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–60,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–47,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pamban Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–650
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,400–4,300
Train from Pamban Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 650–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 650–850
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,200–5,500
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,400–2,600
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,000
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