There are 3 ways to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Talawakele to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 47mRs 2,568–12,549Drive 210.4 km
- Drive from Talawakele to Batticaloacar 210.4 km
4h 7mRs 8,858–12,794Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Batticaloataxi 210.4 km
4h 7mRs 10,000–13,000
Talawakele to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct train from Talawakele to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Talawakele and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Talawakele and Batticaloa is 389 km. The road distance is 210.4 km.
The best way to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Talawakele to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talawakele station.
Talawakele to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talawakele to Batticaloa is 210 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Talawakele to Batticaloa.
There are 48+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Talawakele, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Talawakele to Batticaloa via Polgahawela in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talawakele to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,600
- 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 2,600–3,600
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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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