There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Batticaloa by plane, train, bus, or car
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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 16mRs 25,305–141,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 58mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 25mRs 2,300–2,900Drive 291.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batticaloacar 291.6 km
5h 9mRs 13,005–18,785
Colombo to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 150000.
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 and Batticaloa is 241 km. The road distance is 291.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
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. 25000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 58m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- 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 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 9m to drive from Colombo to Batticaloa.
There are 59+ hotels available in Batticaloa.