The average train between Fort and Batticaloa takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort 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 twice daily between Fort and Batticaloa. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Batticaloa at 3:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Fort station and arriving at Batticaloa station via Batticaloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Fort to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
Fort to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
The distance between Fort and Batticaloa is 221.3 km. The road distance is 350 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
