There are 4 ways to get from Wattala to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 19mRs 2,474–6,126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 50mRs 2,300–2,900Drive 285.1 km
- Drive from Wattala to Batticaloacar 285.1 km
5h 1mRs 12,831–18,534Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 17mRs 24,693–151,951
Wattala to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Wattala and Batticaloa is 357 km. The road distance is 285.1 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Wattala to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Wattala to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Wattala to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Batticaloa is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Wattala, 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, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Wattala to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Wattala to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Batticaloa is 285 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Wattala to Batticaloa.
There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.