There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Chenkalady by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Eravur Stationtrain Batticaloa
14 minRs 1,100–2,900Drive 15.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Batticaloa to Chenkaladycar 15.3 km
17 minRs 688–994Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Eravurbus Kalmunai
16 minRs 2,200–2,500Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Chenkaladytaxi 15.3 km
17 minRs 900–1,100
Batticaloa to Chenkalady by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Chenkalady is to drive which costs Rs. 650 - Rs. 1000 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Chenkalady is to train which takes 14 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Eravur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Eravur Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Batticaloa and Chenkalady is 13 km. The road distance is 15.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Chenkalady without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Batticaloa to Eravur Station takes 14 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Batticaloa to Chenkalady bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Chenkalady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Chenkalady is to train which takes 14 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2500 and takes 16 min.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Chenkalady, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Eravur Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Batticaloa to Eravur once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,500 and the journey takes 16 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,100
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Chenkalady bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Eravur station.
Batticaloa to Chenkalady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Eravur Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Chenkalady is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Batticaloa to Chenkalady.
There are 107+ hotels available in Chenkalady.