There are 4 ways to get from Welimada to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
12h 32mRs 2,863–3,066Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
- Take the train from Maradana to BatticaloaColombo
15h 18mRs 1,913–11,666Drive 181.9 km
- Drive from Welimada to Batticaloa181.9 km
3h 19mRs 7,632–11,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Batticaloa181.9 km
3h 19mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Batticaloa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 12000 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Welimada and Batticaloa is 492 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 12h 32m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 12h 32m to get from Welimada to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Welimada to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Batticaloa is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Welimada to Batticaloa.
There are 59+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Welimada to Batticaloa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 32m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–11,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
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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