There are 6 ways to get from Batticaloa to Embilipitiya by train, plane, taxi, bus, 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.
Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly, taxi
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
6h 12mRs 21,143–107,599Bus
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 Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus 122/210
13h 30mRs 3,019–6,775Drive 240.9 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Embilipitiyacar 240.9 km
4h 15mRs 10,833–15,647Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Embilipitiyataxi 240.9 km
4h 15mRs 26,000–32,000Taxi to Kandy, fly, taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandy (KDW)taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KDW - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
5h 23mRs 30,089–112,787
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 4h 15m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
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 415 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 6h 12m 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 330+ 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 Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Kandy to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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