There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa District (Region) station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Batticaloa District (Region) and Colombo is 319 km. The road distance is 280.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo, including transfers.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa District (Region), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Eravur Station to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Eravur Station to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- 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 Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo is 281 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo.
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