Colombo to Batticaloa by bus, train, flight, taxi from LKR 4,850

Colombo to Batticaloa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Tours with Stef Lanka	Comfort 2pax	Any time	+7h 16m	$140.83
Taxi	Tours with Stef Lanka	Van 8pax	Any time	+7h 16m	$192.43
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	06:00	14:51	$6.75
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Second Class	06:00	14:30	$13.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	06:05	14:51	$6.75
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	15:00	23:30	$17.50
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	3rd Class Reserved Seat	15:05	21:42	$12.55
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	15:05	21:42	$19.06
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Third Class Reserved Seats	15:15	22:38	$4.73
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	15:15	22:38	$10.13
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	3rd Class Reserved Seat	19:00	03:55	$13.27
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	First Class Sleeping Berths	19:00	03:55	$19.06
Bus	Al Rashith Travels	Tourist AC	19:30	03:30	$17.00
Bus	Avro Travels	Super Luxury	21:00	07:45	$14.47
Bus	Surena Travels	Luxury	21:00	04:00	$9.93
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Third Class Reserved Seats	23:00	06:45	$4.73
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	23:00	06:45	$10.13

How to get from Colombo to Batticaloa

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

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus 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 274.50. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 15.59.

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

The cost of the trip from Colombo to Batticaloa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Avro Travels: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 15.59 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 274.50.

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

Train tickets - USD 6.33 to USD 6.33;
Bus tickets - USD 15.59 to USD 15.59;
Plane tickets - USD 200.63 to USD 200.63;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 101.48 to USD 274.50.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 21:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Colombo to Batticaloa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Batticaloa. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 200.63.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Colombo to Batticaloa

Cinnamon Air

Buses

Taking a bus from Colombo to Batticaloa is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Colombo 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 101.48.

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 Colombo to Batticaloa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Colombo 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:

84% decided to go for a bus.
10% decided to catch a taxi.
6% users enjoyed a train ride.

Transportation from Colombo to Batticaloa

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Batticaloa

Cheapest Transport	$7
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	2:30 PM
Latest Departure	9:00 PM
Departures per day	8
Distance	327 kilometers
Transport Companies	Avro Travels, Cinnamon Air, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar

Popular Routes

Colombo to Batticaloa