There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Wattala by plane, 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
best- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 10mRs 19,329–98,889Bus
cheapest- 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 285.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Wattalacar 285.3 km
5h 2mRs 12,577–18,167
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 fly which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 100000.
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 234 km. The road distance is 285.3 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 1h 10m 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 fly which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 25m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Wattala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- 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
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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 2m to drive from Batticaloa to Wattala.
There are 1608+ hotels available in Wattala.