There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Katunayake by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
35 minRs 11,329–85,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
10h 23mRs 2,479–6,157Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 7mRs 2,480–2,977Drive 290.7 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Katunayakecar 290.7 km
4h 40mRs 13,244–19,130
Batticaloa to Katunayake by train and foot
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 35 min and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 90000.
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 208 km. The road distance is 290.7 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 35 min 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 fly which takes 35 min and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 90000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000 and takes 7h 7m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
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 1522+ hotels available in Katunayake.