There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya by plane, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
1h 33mRs 18,329–93,889Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
11h 22mRs 2,920–3,427Train, bus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus
13h 36mRs 3,119–6,780Drive 240.9 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Embilipitiyacar 240.9 km
4h 15mRs 10,945–15,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Embilipitiyataxi 240.9 km
4h 15mRs 26,000–32,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 95000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Embilipitiya is 234 km. The road distance is 240.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 11h 22m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Embilipitiya is 241 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya.
There are 352+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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 Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–32,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.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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