There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 54mRs 25,475–132,407Train
cheapest- 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 281.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region)car 281.6 km
5h 2mRs 12,792–18,477Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
8h 44mRs 2,479–4,658
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
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 265 km. The road distance is 281.6 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 1h 54m 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 fly which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700 and takes 5h 2m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa District (Region), 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 Eravur Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- 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 Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- 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 Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
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 282 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Colombo to Batticaloa District (Region).
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa District (Region).