There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa 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
1hRs 19,829–101,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 11mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6hRs 2,300–2,900Drive 290.5 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Colombocar 290.5 km
5h 9mRs 13,075–18,885
Batticaloa to Colombo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h and costs Rs. 19000 - 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 and Colombo is 240 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Batticaloa to Colombo, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, 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 11,000–90,000
- 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 to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Colombo is 291 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Batticaloa to Colombo.
There are 1411+ hotels available in Colombo.