There are 4 ways to get from Kesbewa to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 21mRs 6,971–10,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 49mRs 6,150–7,451Drive 304.2 km
- Drive from Kesbewa to Batticaloacar 304.2 km
5h 15mRs 13,691–19,775Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kesbewa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 38mRs 31,490–159,983
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kesbewa to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kesbewa to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kesbewa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kesbewa station to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Kesbewa and Batticaloa is 369 km. The road distance is 304.2 km.
The best way to get from Kesbewa to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Kesbewa to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kesbewa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Wellawatta station.
Kesbewa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Kesbewa to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Kesbewa, 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 Wellawatta to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 34m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Wellawatta to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kesbewa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Kesbewa to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kesbewa to Batticaloa is 304 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Kesbewa to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.