There are 5 ways to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 42mRs 12,799–18,488Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
25h 35mRs 19,594–131,978Train via Ragama
- Take the train from Ragama to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 6mRs 2,482–6,136
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 42m and costs Rs. 12000 - 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, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 25h 35m.
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 Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
- 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 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
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 42m to drive from Katunayake to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.