There are 4 ways to get from Peliyagoda 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 10mRs 22,745–129,164Bus
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
6h 11mRs 2,471–6,121Drive 285.6 km
- Drive from Peliyagoda to Batticaloacar 285.6 km
5h 1mRs 12,935–18,683
Peliyagoda to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peliyagoda to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Peliyagoda to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Peliyagoda 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 Peliyagoda to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kelaniya and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Peliyagoda and Batticaloa is 235 km. The road distance is 285.6 km.
The best way to get from Peliyagoda to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Peliyagoda to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Peliyagoda to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Peliyagoda to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Peliyagoda to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 11m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Peliyagoda, 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
- 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
Peliyagoda to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Peliyagoda to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peliyagoda to Batticaloa is 286 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Peliyagoda to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.







