There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 53mRs 22,026–102,804Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 25mRs 2,485–4,700Bus
- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 13mRs 3,474–4,288Drive 281.6 km
- Drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombocar 281.6 km
5h 2mRs 12,465–18,005
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 fly which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000.
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 265 km. The road distance is 281.6 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 1h 53m 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 fly which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 6h 13m, you could also 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?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- 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 282 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Colombo.
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