The average train between Colombo and Batticaloa takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Colombo to Batticaloa. 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 Colombo and Batticaloa. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Batticaloa at 3:58 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Batticaloa station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Colombo to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
The distance between Colombo and Batticaloa is 220.8 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
