Galle to Batticaloa

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Galle to Batticaloa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Sedan	Any time	+4h 32m	$185.79
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Hatchback 4pax	Any time	+4h 32m	$185.68
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+4h 32m	$255.46

How to get from Galle to Batticaloa

Travelling between Galle and Batticaloa is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 287.77 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 208.71.

How long does it take to get from Galle to Batticaloa?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 12 hours to travel between Galle and Batticaloa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Galle and Batticaloa. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 32m. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 13m to reach Batticaloa.

How much does it cost to get from Galle to Batticaloa?

Travelling between Galle and Batticaloa can be as cheap as USD 208.71 if you opt for a TaxiBazaar taxi and as expensive as USD 287.77 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Galle and Batticaloa ?

18 by taxi+Train from Galle to Batticaloa starting from 00:00 Galle until 00:00 Galle
2 by Bus+Train from Galle to Batticaloa starting from 07:14 Galle until 07:14 Galle
3 from Galle to Batticaloa starting from 00:00 Galle until 00:00 Galle

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Galle to Batticaloa.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

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.

Companies offering charters between Galle and Batticaloa

TaxiBazaar

What is the most popular transport to get from Galle to Batticaloa?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

33% chosen Bus+Train
33% chosen Train
32% chosen taxi+Train
1% Other

Transportation from Galle to Batticaloa

Trains

$ 35.26
Taxis

$ 208.71
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Galle to Batticaloa

Cheapest Transport	$36
Fastest Transport	4h 32m
Earliest Departure	6:47 AM
Latest Departure	7:14 AM
Departures per day	3
Distance	227 kilometers
Transport Companies	Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar

Galle to Batticaloa