There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Ragama by bus, train, or car
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Batticaloa to Ragama by train
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The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Ragama is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Ragama is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Ragama. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ragama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Ragama is 327 km. The road distance is 280.9 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Ragama without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Batticaloa to Ragama, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Ragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Ragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Ragama is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Ragama, 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 Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Ragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Ragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Ragama is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Batticaloa to Ragama.
There are 2107+ hotels available in Ragama.