There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Passara by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Passarabus Colombo-Passara
14h 7mRs 4,580–5,627Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Halielatrain Colombo
16h 33mRs 4,979–8,880Drive 140.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Passaracar 140.1 km
2h 21mRs 6,302–9,103Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Passarataxi 140.1 km
2h 21mRs 7,000–8,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Passara is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 14h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Passara is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Passara. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Passara via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Passara. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Haliela via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Passara is 561 km. The road distance is 140.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Passara without a car is to bus which takes 14h 7m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 14h 7m to get from Batticaloa to Passara, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Passara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Passara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Passara is to bus which takes 14h 7m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 16h 33m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Passara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Passara via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 14h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Passara via Polgahawela, Haliela, and Hali-Ela in around 16h 33m.
- 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 Haliela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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 Passara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
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 Passara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Passara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Passara is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Batticaloa to Passara.
There are 1323+ hotels available in Passara.