There are 4 ways to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 9mRs 3,266–7,224Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 32mRs 3,997–4,906Drive 290.1 km
- Drive from Wellampitiya to Batticaloacar 290.1 km
5h 7mRs 13,071–18,881Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 18mRs 26,613–154,220
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Dematagoda and arriving at Batticaloa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Wellampitiya and Batticaloa is 354 km. The road distance is 290.1 km.
The best way to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Wellampitiya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Wellampitiya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Wellampitiya, 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
Wellampitiya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Wellampitiya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellampitiya to Batticaloa is 290 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.