There are 4 ways to get from Suriyawewa to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Gampaha to Batticaloatrain Colombo
12h 32mRs 5,109–9,353Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
13h 1mRs 5,009–6,053Drive 231.4 km
- Drive from Suriyawewa to Batticaloacar 231.4 km
4h 10mRs 10,414–15,042Taxi
- Take the taxi from Suriyawewa to Batticaloataxi 231.4 km
4h 10mRs 25,000–31,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Suriyawewa to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Suriyawewa to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Suriyawewa to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Suriyawewa and Batticaloa is 528 km. The road distance is 231.4 km.
The best way to get from Suriyawewa to Batticaloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 32m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 12h 32m to get from Suriyawewa to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Suriyawewa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Suriyawewa to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suriyawewa to Batticaloa is 231 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Suriyawewa to Batticaloa.
There are 59+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Suriyawewa, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Suriyawewa to Batticaloa via Embilipitiya, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo Pettah in around 13h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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