There are 4 ways to get from Wellampitiya 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 23,893–130,520Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 6mRs 2,468–6,117Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 32mRs 3,997–4,906Drive 289.8 km
- Drive from Wellampitiya to Batticaloacar 289.8 km
5h 6mRs 13,139–18,979
Wellampitiya to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000.
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 6m.
The distance between Wellampitiya and Batticaloa is 239 km. The road distance is 289.8 km.
The best way to get from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 13m 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 fly which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Wellampitiya, 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
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 6m to drive from Wellampitiya to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.