There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Wattala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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
7h 25mRs 2,300–2,900Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 33mRs 2,479–6,175Drive 284.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Wattalacar 284.8 km
5h 1mRs 12,837–18,543Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
5h 1mRs 42,721–127,716
Batticaloa to Wattala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Wattala is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Wattala is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 42000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Wattala via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Hunupitiya via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Wattala is 323 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Wattala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Batticaloa to Wattala, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Wattala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Wattala is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Wattala, 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 Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 11m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- 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 Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–30,000
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 Wattala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Batticaloa to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Wattala is 285 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Batticaloa to Wattala.
There are 1674+ hotels available in Wattala.







