There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)BTC - CMB
1h 39mRs 21,023–84,800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to MaradanaBatticaloa
7h 25mRs 2,483–12,399Bus
- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
5h 49mRs 3,423–3,786Drive 281.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo281.8 km
5h 12mRs 11,829–17,087
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 13000 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 85000.
The distance between Batticaloa District (Region) and Colombo is 265 km. The road distance is 281.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo, including transfers.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 85000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 49m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 13000 and takes 7h 25m.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo is 282 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo.
There are 1461+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Batticaloa District (Region), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,250–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–70,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–11,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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