The average train between Batticaloa and Colombo takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Batticaloa to Colombo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Batticaloa and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Batticaloa is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Colombo at 4:48 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 13m.
Batticaloa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Batticaloa and Colombo is 220.8 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 11m.
