There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Negombo by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
49 minRs 11,931–82,391Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
10h 34mRs 2,079–13,026Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 55mRs 2,300–2,500Drive 292.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Negombocar 292.8 km
4h 47mRs 12,369–17,865Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Negombotaxi 292.8 km
4h 47mRs 45,000–55,000
Batticaloa to Negombo by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Negombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Negombo is to fly which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 85000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Negombo via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Negombo. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Negombo via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Negombo is 219 km. The road distance is 292.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Batticaloa to Negombo, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Negombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Negombo is to fly which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 85000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 55m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–80,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–55,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Negombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Negombo is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Batticaloa to Negombo.
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