Batticaloa to Matara

Batticaloa to Matara

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Batticaloa to Matara Schedule

Batticaloa to Matara Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railways 2nd Class Seat 01:35 - 08:45$ 13.50
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 15:44 - 18:20$ 13.56
Sri Lanka Railways First Class Sleeper 20:15 - 04:53$ 17.30

Transportation from Batticaloa to Matara

Facts about the transport from Batticaloa to Matara

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport5h 45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure8:15 PM
Departures per day26
Distance306 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvro Travels, Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways

How to get from Batticaloa to Matara

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

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 218.92. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 18.68.

How far is Batticaloa from Matara?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Batticaloa to Matara. Your trip will be a total of 191 miles (306 km). The flying distance is 147 miles (235 km).

How long does it take to get from Batticaloa to Matara?

The travel time from Batticaloa to Matara can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Batticaloa to Matara?

The cost of the trip from Batticaloa to Matara varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 18.68 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi - a one-way Bus+taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 218.92.

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

  • Train price: USD 18.68 - USD 41.50. From Batticaloa to Matara starting from 01:30 Batticaloa until 20:15 Batticaloa
  • Bus+Train price: USD 30.09. From Batticaloa to Matara starting from 20:00 Batticaloa until 20:00 Batticaloa
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 174.30 - USD 218.92. From Batticaloa to Matara starting from 00:00 Pasikuda until 00:00 Pasikuda

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 174.30 to USD 218.92.

How many trips per day are there between Batticaloa and Matara?

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

  • 24 by Train from Batticaloa to Matara starting from 01:30 Batticaloa until 20:15 Batticaloa
  • 2 by Bus+Train from Batticaloa to Matara starting from 20:00 Batticaloa until 20:00 Batticaloa

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Batticaloa to Matara. 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 174.30.

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

The most popular transport from Batticaloa to Matara

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Batticaloa to Matara? 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:

  • 100% chosen Train