There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
5h 2mRs 2,479–4,658Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravurbus Wellawatta
6h 37mRs 3,480–4,213Drive 282.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region)car 282.7 km
5h 2mRs 12,139–17,534Fly to Batticaloa
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 39mRs 30,488–152,422Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
8h 44mRs 2,479–4,658Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Eravur Stationtrain
5h 35mRs 28,138–146,122
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region). However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Eravur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Batticaloa District (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Eravur Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Batticaloa District (Region) is 356 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region), including transfers.
Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 6h 37m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 26h 39m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa District (Region), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Eravur Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–140,000
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 Fort Station to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- 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
Train from Maradana to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Habarana to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Eravur station.
Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Eravur Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) is 283 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region).
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa District (Region).