Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)

Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)

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Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa Schedule

Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 8pax Any timeLKR 61,303

Transportation from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa

Facts about the transport from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa

Cheapest Transport$22
Fastest Transport3h 25m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:32 PM
Departures per day7
Distance171 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

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From Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)

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From Batticaloa (BTC)

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How to get from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa

When you want to get from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight+taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 198.62. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 95.29.

How far is Bandaranaike Airport from Batticaloa?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa. Your trip will be a total of 107 miles (171 km). The flying distance is 107 miles (171 km).

How long does it take to get from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa?

The travel time from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa?

The cost of the trip from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Real Lanka Holidays: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 95.29 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 198.62.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa:

  • Train tickets - USD 21.85 to USD 27.92;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 43.70 - USD 76.47. From Colombo Airport to Batticaloa starting from 00:00 Colombo Transfer until 00:00 Colombo Transfer
  • taxi+flight price: USD 185.72 - USD 226.99. From Colombo Airport to Batticaloa starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport
  • flight+taxi price: USD 202.71 - USD 248.83. From Colombo Airport to Batticaloa starting from 00:00 Batticaloa Airport until 00:00 Batticaloa Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 95.29 to USD 198.62.

How many trips per day are there between Bandaranaike Airport and Batticaloa?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Colombo Airport to Batticaloa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Colombo Airport to Batticaloa. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 95.29.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bandaranaike Airport to Batticaloa? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 50% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 30% chosen taxi+Train
  • 10% chosen flight+taxi
  • 10% chosen taxi+flight