There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Buttala by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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 to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Buttala
3h 24mRs 28,624–110,055Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Heel OyaColombo
- Take the taxi from Heel Oya to Buttala
9h 9mRs 7,379–16,137Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada79-1
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Buttala
6h 40mRs 10,113–12,667Drive 222.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Buttala222.7 km
3h 34mRs 9,303–13,437Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Buttala
4h 1mRs 31,124–117,055
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Buttala is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Buttala is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 110000.
The distance between Colombo and Buttala is 239 km. The road distance is 222.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Buttala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 40m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Colombo to Buttala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Buttala is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Colombo to Buttala.
There are 61+ hotels available in Buttala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Buttala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Buttala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Buttala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Welimada then take the taxi to Buttala.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Heel Oya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–12,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
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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