There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kelaniya 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
1h 1mRs 19,329–94,889Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 23mRs 4,179–6,675Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 13mRs 5,480–6,527Drive 304.9 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kelaniyacar 304.9 km
4h 55mRs 13,848–20,002Train via Ragama
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
8h 51mRs 4,479–7,057
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kelaniya is to train which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kelaniya is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 95000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kelaniya is 237 km. The road distance is 304.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kelaniya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Batticaloa to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kelaniya is to fly which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 95000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 13m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, 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 Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kelaniya is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Batticaloa to Kelaniya.
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