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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ratmalana 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 22m
    Rs 2,479–6,133

  2. Train via Ratmalana

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    10h 47m
    Rs 1,300–3,300

  3. Bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Ratmalana to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    7h 53m

  4. Drive  304 km

    1. Drive from Ratmalana to Batticaloacar car 304 km
    5h 23m
    Rs 13,710–19,804

  5. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ratmalana 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 35m
    Rs 30,442–148,745

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    8h 30m
    Rs 2,300–2,900

Ratmalana to Batticaloa by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Ratmalana, 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 Ratmalana to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 53m.

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