There are 6 ways to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 10mRs 2,495–6,156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
8h 17mRs 2,400–3,050Drive 291 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Batticaloacar 291 km
4h 40mRs 13,110–18,937Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
4h 55mRs 18,918–135,730Train via Ragama
- Take the train from Ragama to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 5mRs 2,482–6,136Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi
5h 25mRs 41,858–164,607
Katunayake to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Katunayake to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Katunayake and Batticaloa is 379 km. The road distance is 291 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Katunayake to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Katunayake to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–30,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Katunayake to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Katunayake to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Batticaloa is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Katunayake to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.