There are 7 ways to get from Bentota to Batticaloa by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Bentota to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
2h 25mRs 42,588–152,615Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 31mRs 2,178–4,362Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 27mRs 2,522–6,196Bus
- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
8h 17mRs 3,338–3,941Drive 347.7 km
- Drive from Bentota to Batticaloacar 347.7 km
5h 56mRs 15,840–22,880Train to Koggala, fly
- Take the train from Bentota to Habaraduwatrain
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane KCT - BTC
4h 55mRs 15,557–98,302Train via Bentota
- Take the train from Bentota to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 13mRs 2,523–6,198
Bentota to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Batticaloa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4400 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota to Batticaloa is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 42000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Bentota and Batticaloa is 301 km. The road distance is 347.7 km.
The best way to get from Bentota to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Bentota to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Bentota to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Bentota to Batticaloa is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4000 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Aluthgama to Batticaloa via Fort Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aluthgama to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Koggala to Batticaloa Airport via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Bentota to Habaraduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Bentota to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Bentota to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Bentota to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Batticaloa is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Bentota to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.









