There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kelaniya by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 13mRs 5,480–6,527Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 23mRs 4,179–6,675Drive 284.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kelaniyacar 284.1 km
5h 3mRs 12,775–18,452Train via Ragama
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
8h 51mRs 4,479–7,057
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
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 322 km. The road distance is 284.1 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 6h 13m 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 bus which takes 6h 13m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, 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 Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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 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 284 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Batticaloa to Kelaniya.
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