There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Buttala by bus, train, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Passarabus Colombo-Passara
14h 40mRs 6,480–7,927Train, taxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain
- Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi
15h 5mRs 7,679–12,780Drive 153.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Buttalacar 153.1 km
2h 42mRs 6,912–9,984Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Buttalataxi 153.1 km
2h 42mRs 7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Buttala is to bus which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8000 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Buttala is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Buttala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Passara via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Buttala is 596 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Buttala without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 14h 40m to get from Batticaloa to Buttala, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Buttala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Buttala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Buttala is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Batticaloa to Buttala.
There are 60+ hotels available in Buttala.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Buttala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Buttala via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Passara in around 14h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Passara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–9,500
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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