| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 7h 16m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:30 凌晨 |
| Latest Departure | 9:15 晚上 |
| Departures per day | 12 |
| Distance | 364 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Al Rashith Travels, Avro Travels, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours |
Travelling between Batticaloa and Western Province is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 223.07 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.64.
It can take you anywhere between 8 and 23 hours to travel between Batticaloa and Western Province depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Batticaloa and Western Province. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 7h 16m. Train does a much slower job and take about 22h 30m to reach Western Province.
Travelling between Batticaloa and Western Province can be as cheap as USD 6.64 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 223.07 if you buy a Stef Lanka Tours taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Batticaloa to Western Province.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Al Rashith Travels, Avro Travels
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Stef Lanka Tours
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route