There are 5 ways to get from Mattakkuliya 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
1h 17mRs 22,468–128,835Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 45mRs 2,300–2,900Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 6mRs 3,093–5,419Drive 287.7 km
- Drive from Mattakkuliya to Batticaloacar 287.7 km
5h 5mRs 13,003–18,782Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 43mRs 3,063–5,383
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Oliyamulla Bus stop and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mattakkuliya station to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Mattakkuliya and Batticaloa is 234 km. The road distance is 287.7 km.
The best way to get from Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 6m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Mattakkuliya, 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 Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- 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
Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa is 288 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Mattakkuliya to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.