Distance
222 km (138.8 miles)
Price range
US$ 18-US$ 213
Ride Duration Range
1h-10h 45m
Earliest Departure
14:00
Latest Departure
15:30
Most Popular Operator

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Taking a bus from Colombo to Batticaloa

Fastest bus: 8h

Cheapest bus: US$ 18

The fastest: 8h

The cheapest: US$ 18

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Reclining Seats

TV

The fastest: 8h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 22

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

English Speaking Staff

The fastest: 1h

The cheapest: US$ 213

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About the ride from Colombo to Batticaloa

Colombo to Batticaloa Route Information

The distance between Colombo and Batticaloa is 139 miles, or approximately 222 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Batticaloa, including train,car,bus,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 14:00 and has a duration of 8 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Colombo to Batticaloa by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 22
  • 8 departures a day, or 56 departures a week

There are 9 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Second Class Sleeper, Third Class Reserved Seats, Third Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat, First Class Sleeper, First Class Reserved Seats and Second Class Reserved Seats.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Colombo to Batticaloa by car

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

    Colombo to Batticaloa by bus

    • Starting Price: US$ 18
    • 9 departures a day, or 63 departures a week

    There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Tourist, VIP 32 Seats and Luxury.

    Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

    Colombo to Batticaloa by flight

    • Starting Price: US$ 213
    • 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

    Companies Operating from Colombo to Batticaloa

    Average time

    8h 30m

    Average price

    US$ 22

    (868)

    Average time

    8h

    Average price

    US$ 22

    Average time

    10h 45m

    Average price

    US$ 18

    Popular stations and stops in Colombo and Batticaloa

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