There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Gampaha by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 30mRs 3,480–5,727Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Gampahatrain Batticaloa
8h 2mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 267.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Gampahacar 267.1 km
4h 45mRs 12,010–17,348Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Gampahataxi 267.1 km
4h 45mRs 13,000–16,000
Batticaloa to Gampaha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Gampaha is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Gampaha is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Gampaha. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Gampaha. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Gampaha is 339 km. The road distance is 267.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Gampaha without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Batticaloa to Gampaha, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Gampaha bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Gampaha is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Gampaha twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Gampaha bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Gampaha is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Batticaloa to Gampaha.
There are 1873+ hotels available in Gampaha.