Travelling between Batticaloa and Colombo Fort is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 11.03 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.95.
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 23 hours to travel between Batticaloa and Colombo Fort depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Batticaloa and Colombo Fort. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 7h. Train does a much slower job and take about 22h 30m to reach Colombo Fort.
Travelling between Batticaloa and Colombo Fort can be as cheap as USD 5.95 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 11.03 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Avro Travels
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours)
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 7h |
| Earliest Departure | 1:30 凌晨 |
| Latest Departure | 8:00 晚上 |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 350 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avro Travels, Sri Lanka Railway, Tours with Stef Lanka |