There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 23mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 25mRs 2,300–2,900Drive 293.2 km
- Drive from Colombo Fort to Batticaloacar 293.2 km
5h 10mRs 12,895–18,626Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 2mRs 28,543–151,288
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa is 350 km. The road distance is 293.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
The train from Fort Station to Batticaloa takes 4h 58m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo Fort to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo Fort to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 26h 2m.
What companies run services between Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo Fort to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Colombo Fort to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Fort to Batticaloa is 293 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.