There are 4 ways to get from Wattala 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 13mRs 21,973–128,251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 50mRs 2,300–2,900Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 19mRs 2,474–6,126Drive 284.8 km
- Drive from Wattala to Batticaloacar 284.8 km
5hRs 12,945–18,698
Wattala to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
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 232 km. The road distance is 284.8 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 1h 13m 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 fly which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 19m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Wattala, 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
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 to drive from Wattala to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.