There are 4 ways to get from Gampaha to Batticaloa by plane, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 9mRs 20,765–126,823Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gampaha to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 26mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 266.9 km
- Drive from Gampaha to Batticaloacar 266.9 km
4h 44mRs 12,131–17,522Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Batticaloataxi 266.9 km
4h 44mRs 13,000–16,000
Gampaha to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 130000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampaha and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Gampaha and Batticaloa is 228 km. The road distance is 266.9 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Gampaha to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Gampaha to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 26m.
Gampaha to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Batticaloa is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Gampaha to Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, 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 Gampaha to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- 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 Gampaha to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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