Colombo to Batticaloa bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Colombo bus station at 21:00h, arriving at Batticaloa bus station at 07:45h the following day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 07:45h the following day.
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.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Batticaloa earlier, there
is 1 night bus and 2 trains departing from Colombo to Batticaloa.
The overnight journeys start at 19:00 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as 03:48
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Batticaloa:
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