There are 6 ways to get from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 19mRs 26,149–132,004Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 36mRs 2,300–2,900Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 21mRs 2,473–6,123Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 50mDrive 294.4 km
- Drive from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloacar 294.4 km
5h 11mRs 13,276–19,176Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 58mRs 2,473–6,123
Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Bambalapitiya and Batticaloa is 244 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 21m, you could also bus via Dambulla, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Bambalapitiya, 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 16,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Bambalapitiya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Wellawatta to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa is 294 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Bambalapitiya to Batticaloa.
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