Colombo to Batticaloa Bus or Train

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Colombo to Batticaloa bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and train. We found up to 2 bus departures, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Colombo at 21:00h, arriving to Batticaloa at 07:45h the following day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 07:45h the following day. There are 2 train departures available on this route, including 1 night train.


Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Colombo to Batticaloa:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Traveling by bus from Colombo to Batticaloa

The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Batticaloa is 323 km. The fastest bus which departs at 21:00 has a travel time of 10:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:45h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Batticaloa earlier, there is 1 night bus and 1 overnight train departing from Colombo to Batticaloa. The overnight journeys start at depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as the same day. Below is the most popular night departure to Batticaloa:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies

Avro Travels is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Colombo or Batticaloa, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Colombo

You can see information about the departure station and stops Colombo here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €15 (One-Way) or €30 (Return).

Trip reviews from Colombo to Batticaloa

If you had travelled from Colombo to Batticaloa, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.

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Other ways of traveling between Colombo and Batticaloa

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Batticaloa below.

Trains from Colombo to Batticaloa

Another transportation option is taking a train from Colombo to Batticaloa. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.

Colombo to Batticaloa Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Colombo
Destination Station Batticaloa
Daily Departures Over 2 bus departures , including more than 2 night buses.
Earliest Departures 09:00 PM
Latest Departure 09:00 PM
Travel Distance 323 km
Travel Time 10:45

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