There are 6 ways to get from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 40mRs 19,348–125,166Train via Ragama
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
10h 26mRs 3,587–7,545Train
- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Fort Station to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
7h 26mRs 3,601–7,564Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravurbus Wellawatta
8h 27mDrive 270 km
- Drive from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region)car 270 km
5h 4mRs 12,205–17,630Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region)taxi 270 km
5h 4mRs 41,000–50,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) is to train via Ragama which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 8000 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region). However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Eravur via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Eravur Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Negombo and Batticaloa District (Region) is 243 km. The road distance is 270 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region), including transfers.
Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 26m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa District (Region), Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) via Fort Station and Eravur Station in around 7h 26m.
- 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 Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- 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 Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–50,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region) is 270 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Negombo to Batticaloa District (Region).
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa District (Region).