There are 5 ways to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
3h 17mRs 22,964–138,241Train
cheapest- Take the train from Talawakele to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 50mRs 2,568–12,549Bus
- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
12h 22mRs 3,045–3,349Drive 210.4 km
- Drive from Talawakele to Batticaloacar 210.4 km
4h 7mRs 8,908–12,867Taxi
- 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 bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talawakele to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Talawakelle and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
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 50m.
The distance between Talawakele and Batticaloa is 339 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 50m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Talawakele to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Talawakelle station.
Talawakele to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talawakele station.
The best way to get from Talawakele to Batticaloa is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400 and takes 12h 22m.
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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Talawakelle to Batticaloa via Colombo and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 22m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talawakele to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 41m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Talawakelle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–13,000
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
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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More Questions & Answers
Talawakele to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo 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 50+ hotels available in Batticaloa.