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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katunayake to Batticaloa

Composite routes from Katunayake to Batticaloa

Cheapest
5 h 6 min
Car
284 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
25h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.89–$1,079.81

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Gampaha to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
8h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.03–$6.99

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$9.27

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa is to bus which costs $7.61 - $8.70 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa?

The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake and Batticaloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Katunayake to Batticaloa?

The distance between Katunayake and Batticaloa is 343 km. The road distance is 282.2 km.

How do I travel from Katunayake to Batticaloa without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $7.61 - $8.70 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katunayake to Batticaloa bus from?

Katunayake to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.

Train, bus or fly from Katunayake to Batticaloa?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $7.61 - $8.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $260.87 - $760.87 and takes 25h 35m.

Where does the Katunayake to Batticaloa bus arrive?

Katunayake to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.

Can I drive from Katunayake to Batticaloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Batticaloa is 282 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Katunayake to Batticaloa.

Where can I stay near Batticaloa?

There are 46+ hotels available in Batticaloa. Prices start at $7.86 per night.
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