There are 5 ways to get from Maha Oya to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, 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 Gampaha to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 1mRs 6,716–9,700Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
8h 29mDrive 288.5 km
- Drive from Maha Oya to Batticaloacar 288.5 km
4h 56mRs 12,972–18,737Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maha Oya to Batticaloataxi 288.5 km
4h 56mRs 47,000–60,000Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 17mRs 22,651–139,538
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maha Oya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Maha Oya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maha Oya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Maha Oya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Maha Oya and Batticaloa is 355 km. The road distance is 288.5 km.
The best way to get from Maha Oya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Maha Oya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Maha Oya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Maha Oya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Maha Oya to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Maha Oya, Western, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Maha Oya to Batticaloa via Kochchikade, Pettah, and Colombo Pettah in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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
- 4h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–60,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Maha Oya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Maha Oya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maha Oya to Batticaloa is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Maha Oya to Batticaloa.
There are 57+ hotels available in Batticaloa.