There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
1h 4mRs 14,329–98,989Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
18h 27mRs 3,049–7,180Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
14h 22mRs 3,130–3,677Drive 198.5 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kataragamacar 198.5 km
3h 26mRs 8,901–12,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kataragamataxi 198.5 km
3h 26mRs 21,000–26,000
Batticaloa to Kataragama by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kataragama is 198 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700 and takes 14h 22m.
Batticaloa to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kataragama is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Batticaloa to Kataragama.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kataragama via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 14h 22m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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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