There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa by rideshare, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa290.6 km
4h 42mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 290.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Batticaloacar 290.6 km
4h 42mRs 12,440–17,969Fly to Batticaloa
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
25h 35mRs 20,244–138,039Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
4h 55mRs 18,801–132,261
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa is to drive which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Batticaloa is 291 km. The road distance is 290.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa takes 4h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Batticaloa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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