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How to get fromMoratuwa to Batticaloaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Moratuwa to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    6h 33m
    Rs 2,485–6,142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    8h 34m
    Rs 2,300–2,900

  3. Bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Moratuwa to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    7h 25m
    Rs 3,305–3,897

  4. Drive  312.7 km

    1. Drive from Moratuwa to Batticaloacar car 312.7 km
    5h 25m
    Rs 14,094–20,358

  5. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    5h 41m
    Rs 31,971–160,553

  6. Train via Maradana

    1. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    10h 10m
    Rs 2,485–6,142

Moratuwa to Batticaloa by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,485Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Moratuwa, 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, you can take a bus from Moratuwa to Batticaloa via Dambulla in around 7h 25m.

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