There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Batticaloa by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
1h 16mRs 23,954–112,955Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to BatticaloaColombo
4h 55mRs 1,300–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
6hRs 2,250–2,400Drive 292.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batticaloa292.5 km
5h 20mRs 12,239–17,679
Colombo to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 120000.
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.
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 55m.
The distance between Colombo and Batticaloa is 241 km. The road distance is 292.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Colombo to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Colombo to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 55m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 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 Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Colombo to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Batticaloa is 292 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Colombo to Batticaloa.
There are 61+ hotels available in Batticaloa.