There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Maradana by bus, train, or car
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Batticaloa to Maradana by train
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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 drive which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
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 311 km. The road distance is 290.7 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.
The bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah takes 6h including transfers and departs once daily.
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 bus which takes 6h and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Maradana, 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
- 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 1470+ hotels available in Maradana.