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How to get fromBatticaloa to Mataraby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Batticaloa to Matara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Colombo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    8h 45m
    Rs 2,910–3,407

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Mataratrain train Maradana
    11h 34m
    Rs 1,619–6,375

  3. Drive  310.9 km

    1. Drive from Batticaloa to Mataracar car 310.9 km
    4h 52m
    Rs 14,006–20,231

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Matarataxi taxi 310.9 km
    4h 52m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  5. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi taxi
    6h 47m
    Rs 25,143–113,099

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Matarabus bus
    10h 1m
    Rs 3,465–4,239

  7. Taxi to Kandy, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    5h 59m
    Rs 25,189–112,187

  8. Taxi to Kandy, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KDW - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi taxi
    5h 59m
    Rs 34,089–123,287

  9. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    8h 17m
    Rs 16,243–106,999

Batticaloa to Matara by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Matara Bus Station via Colombo Pettah and Fort Station in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Matara via Maradana in around 11h 34m.

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