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 (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 17mRs 20,908–101,482Train
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 292.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa Station to Colombocar 292.8 km
5h 11mRs 12,876–18,598
Batticaloa Station to Colombo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 17m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000.
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 292.8 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 17m 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 17m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000. 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 (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. 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 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 Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- 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 Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
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 293 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Batticaloa Station to Colombo.
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