There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Moratuwa by plane, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Moratuwataxi
1h 21mRs 25,329–102,389Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 35mRs 2,300–2,900Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Moratuwabus
7h 13mRs 3,365–3,839Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 45mRs 2,479–6,175Drive 332.9 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Moratuwacar 332.9 km
5h 16mRs 15,131–21,856
Batticaloa to Moratuwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Moratuwa is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Moratuwa is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Moratuwa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Moratuwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Moratuwa. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Moratuwa via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Moratuwa is 259 km. The road distance is 332.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Moratuwa without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 7h 13m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Batticaloa to Moratuwa, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Moratuwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Moratuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Moratuwa is to bus via Dambulla which takes 7h 13m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Moratuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Moratuwa via Dambulla in around 7h 13m. 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, Getting around the Cyclades, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Moratuwa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Moratuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Moratuwa is 333 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Batticaloa to Moratuwa.
There are 1446+ hotels available in Moratuwa.