There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa Station to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 2mRs 19,908–96,482Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 11mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 11mRs 2,300–2,900Drive 310.6 km
- Drive from Batticaloa Station to Colombocar 310.6 km
4h 59mRs 14,116–20,390
Batticaloa Station to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa Station to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa Station to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 100000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Colombo Pettah. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Batticaloa Station and Colombo is 242 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa Station to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Batticaloa Station to Colombo, including transfers.
Batticaloa Station to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa Station to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h 11m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa Station, 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 11,000–85,000
- 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/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa Station to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa Station to Colombo is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Batticaloa Station to Colombo.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Colombo.