There are 4 ways to get from Battaramulla to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 10mRs 3,963–6,447Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 52mRs 3,077–3,928Drive 293 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Batticaloacar 293 km
5h 13mRs 12,887–18,615Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 6mRs 29,762–152,728
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 train which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500.
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 358 km. The road distance is 293 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 5h 10m 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 train which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 52m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 26h 6m.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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
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 13m to drive from Battaramulla to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.