There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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 20mRs 17,331–80,391Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to GampahaBatticaloa
8h 8mRs 1,809–10,708Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to NittambuwaColombo
7h 36mRs 3,085–3,361Drive 263.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Yakkala263.4 km
4h 49mRs 11,025–15,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Yakkala263.4 km
4h 49mRs 13,000–16,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 85000.
The distance between Batticaloa and Yakkala is 232 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala, including transfers.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Yakkala is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 85000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400 and takes 7h 36m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 8m.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Yakkala is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Batticaloa to Yakkala.
There are 759+ hotels available in Yakkala.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Yakkala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Yakkala via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Nittambuwa in around 7h 36m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–70,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 2,800–11,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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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