What is the cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana?

The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana?

The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 100000.

Is there a direct bus between Batticaloa and Ratmalana?

No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ratmalana via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Batticaloa and Ratmalana?

No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Ratmalana via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Batticaloa to Ratmalana?

The distance between Batticaloa and Ratmalana is 253 km. The road distance is 324.3 km.

How do I travel from Batticaloa to Ratmalana without a car?

The best way to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.

How long does it take to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Batticaloa to Ratmalana bus from?

Batticaloa to Ratmalana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.

Where do I catch the Batticaloa to Ratmalana train from?

Batticaloa to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.

Train or bus from Batticaloa to Ratmalana?

The best way to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Batticaloa to Ratmalana bus arrive?

Batticaloa to Ratmalana bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Wellawatta station.

Where does the Batticaloa to Ratmalana train arrive?

Batticaloa to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Batticaloa to Ratmalana?

Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Ratmalana is 324 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Batticaloa to Ratmalana.

Where can I stay near Ratmalana?

There are 1462+ hotels available in Ratmalana.

Batticaloa to Ratmalana - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Ratmalana by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Ratmalanataxi
1h 16m
Rs 23,329–100,389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Wellawattabus Kalmunai
7h 27m
Rs 2,300–2,900
Train
1. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 58m
Rs 2,479–6,175
Drive 324.3 km
1. Drive from Batticaloa to Ratmalanacar 324.3 km
5h 16m
Rs 14,735–21,284

Batticaloa to Ratmalana by train

13Weekly Trains

8h 58mAverage Duration

Rs 2,479Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.4 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Ratmalana, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Wellawatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 9m. 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.

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