There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Moratuwa by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Moratuwabus
7h 13mRs 3,365–3,839Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 35mRs 2,300–2,900Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 45mRs 2,479–6,175Drive 312.2 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Moratuwacar 312.2 km
5h 25mRs 14,065–20,316
Batticaloa to Moratuwa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
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 335 km. The road distance is 312.2 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 7h 13m 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.
- 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 Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
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 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Batticaloa to Moratuwa.
There are 1355+ hotels available in Moratuwa.