There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kottawa by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Kottawataxi
1h 34mRs 24,329–105,389Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 44mRs 2,300–2,900Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 29mRs 5,979–8,775Drive 297.9 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kottawacar 297.9 km
5h 9mRs 13,104–18,928Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Hatton (NUF)plane BTC - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kottawataxi
21hRs 44,329–136,389
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kottawa is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kottawa is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Colombo City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kottawa is 253 km. The road distance is 297.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kottawa without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Batticaloa to Kottawa, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kottawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kottawa is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?
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. 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 to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Batticaloa to Hatton via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–100,000
- 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
- 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
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–36,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Kottawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kottawa is 298 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Batticaloa to Kottawa.
There are 1365+ hotels available in Kottawa.