There are 4 ways to get from Battaramulla 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 21mRs 25,760–132,726Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 52mRs 3,077–3,928Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 10mRs 3,961–6,445Drive 292.8 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Batticaloacar 292.8 km
5h 12mRs 13,301–19,212
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Battaramulla to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kotikawatta and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Battaramulla station to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Battaramulla and Batticaloa is 246 km. The road distance is 292.8 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Battaramulla to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Battaramulla to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 10m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, 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 15,000–120,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Battaramulla to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Battaramulla to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battaramulla to Batticaloa is 293 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Battaramulla to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.