There are 5 ways to get from Warakapola to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 13mRs 2,085–4,239Bus
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
5h 40mDrive 235.8 km
- Drive from Warakapola to Batticaloacar 235.8 km
4h 13mRs 10,612–15,329Taxi
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Batticaloataxi 235.8 km
4h 13mRs 11,000–14,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 41mRs 29,785–147,969
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Warakapola to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4300 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Warakapola to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Warakapola to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Warakapola to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Warakapola and Batticaloa is 295 km. The road distance is 235.8 km.
The best way to get from Warakapola to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Warakapola to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Warakapola to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola station.
Warakapola to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Warakapola to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Warakapola, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warakapola to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Warakapola to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Warakapola to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warakapola to Batticaloa is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Warakapola to Batticaloa.
There are 59+ hotels available in Batticaloa.