There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Maradana by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 15mRs 20,829–101,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 11mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6hRs 2,300–2,900Drive 291.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Maradanacar 291.3 km
5h 9mRs 12,459–17,995
Batticaloa to Maradana by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Maradana is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Maradana is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Colombo Pettah. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Maradana is 241 km. The road distance is 291.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Maradana without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Batticaloa to Maradana, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Maradana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Maradana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Maradana is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Maradana, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Maradana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Maradana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Maradana is 291 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Batticaloa to Maradana.
There are 1413+ hotels available in Maradana.