There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
55 minRs 20,211–96,605Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 18mRs 1,706–3,780Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 8mRs 2,756–3,439Drive 314.2 km
- Drive from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombocar 314.2 km
5h 4mRs 14,205–20,518
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo is to fly which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Colombo is 237 km. The road distance is 314.2 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo, including transfers.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo is to fly which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 6h 8m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa Airport (BTC), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- 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 Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Colombo.
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