There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Battaramulla by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Battaramulla is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Battaramulla is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Battaramulla. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kotikawatta via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Battaramulla. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Battaramulla is 357 km. The road distance is 292.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Battaramulla without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Batticaloa to Battaramulla, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Battaramulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Battaramulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Battaramulla is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Battaramulla, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 11m. 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.
- 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 to Battaramulla bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Battaramulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Battaramulla is 293 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Batticaloa to Battaramulla.
There are 1477+ hotels available in Battaramulla.