The average train between Batticaloa and Fort takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Batticaloa to Fort. 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 Fort. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Batticaloa is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Fort at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Fort. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa station and arriving at Fort station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Batticaloa to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
The distance between Batticaloa and Fort is 221.3 km. The road distance is 350 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 11m.