There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Ohiya 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 Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Ohiyataxi
2h 44mRs 25,329–112,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ohiyatrain Colombo
12h 47mRs 2,679–6,280Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
11h 32mRs 8,680–10,527Drive 199 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Ohiyacar 199 km
3h 45mRs 8,955–12,935Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Ohiyataxi 199 km
3h 45mRs 10,000–12,000
Batticaloa to Ohiya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Ohiya is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Ohiya is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Ohiya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Haldummulla via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Ohiya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ohiya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Ohiya is 295 km. The road distance is 199 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Ohiya without a car is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Batticaloa to Ohiya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Ohiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Ohiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Ohiya is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Ohiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Ohiya via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Haldummulla in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Ohiya via Polgahawela in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–17,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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 Ohiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Ohiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Ohiya is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Batticaloa to Ohiya.
There are 2110+ hotels available in Ohiya.