There are 5 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Gampaha to Batticaloatrain Colombo
12h 8mRs 2,942–6,790Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
12h 37mRs 2,842–3,490Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
12h 14mRs 13,941–21,056Drive 248.8 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Batticaloacar 248.8 km
4h 31mRs 11,187–16,159Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Batticaloataxi 248.8 km
4h 31mRs 27,000–33,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Batticaloa is 509 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 8m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Beliatta to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Embilipitiya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Embilipitiya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Batticaloa is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Embilipitiya to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.