The average train between Negombo and Batticaloa takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Negombo 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 Negombo and Batticaloa. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Negombo is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Batticaloa at 3:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Negombo station and arriving at Batticaloa station via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Negombo to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
The distance between Negombo and Batticaloa is 212.2 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Negombo to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 7h 22m.
