There are 5 ways to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa 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
50 minRs 16,266–115,198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
8h 17mRs 2,400–3,050Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 10mRs 2,495–6,156Drive 278.5 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Batticaloacar 278.5 km
4h 59mRs 12,688–18,327Train via Ragama
- Take the train from Ragama to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 5mRs 2,482–6,136
Katunayake to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 120000.
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 208 km. The road distance is 278.5 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 50 min 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 fly which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 10m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Katunayake, 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 Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 Ragama to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
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 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Katunayake to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.