There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 11mRs 24,975–130,607Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 5mRs 1,779–3,764Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 32mRs 2,790–3,318Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo to Batticaloa-BTC288.6 km
5h 5mDrive 288.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)car 288.6 km
5h 5mRs 13,038–18,833Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 42mRs 1,779–3,765
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC). However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Batticaloa Airport (BTC). However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Colombo and Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is 237 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), including transfers.
Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 5m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa Airport (BTC), Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo to Batticaloa-BTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is 289 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC).
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa Airport (BTC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo and Batticaloa Airport (BTC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.