There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Katunayake by bus, train, or car
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Batticaloa to Katunayake by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Katunayake is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Katunayake via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Katunayake is 343 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Batticaloa to Katunayake, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Katunayake is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, 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 Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once 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
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Katunayake is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Batticaloa to Katunayake.
There are 1525+ hotels available in Katunayake.