There are 6 ways to get from Batticaloa to Maha Oya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
59 minRs 15,929–96,389Train via Ragama
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
10h 50mRs 2,959–6,757Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kochchikadebus
8h 4mTrain
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Gampahatrain Batticaloa
8h 37mRs 6,379–9,742Drive 289 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Maha Oyacar 289 km
4h 56mRs 12,995–18,770Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Maha Oyataxi 289 km
4h 56mRs 47,000–60,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Maha Oya is to train via Ragama which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Maha Oya is to fly which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Maha Oya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kochchikade via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Maha Oya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Maha Oya is 225 km. The road distance is 289 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Maha Oya without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Batticaloa to Maha Oya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Maha Oya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Maha Oya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Maha Oya is to fly which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 4m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 10000 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Maha Oya, Western, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Maha Oya via Colombo Pettah, Pettah, and Kochchikade in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–60,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Maha Oya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Maha Oya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Maha Oya is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Batticaloa to Maha Oya.
There are 1375+ hotels available in Maha Oya.