There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kalkudah by train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the taxi from Maho to Kalkudahtaxi
6h 24mRs 6,858–10,094Drive 295.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kalkudahcar 295.1 km
5h 10mRs 13,270–19,168Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kalkudahtaxi 295.1 km
5h 10mRs 14,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kalkudah is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kalkudah is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kalkudah is 303 km. The road distance is 295.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kalkudah without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 24m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Batticaloa to Kalkudah, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kalkudah is 295 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Batticaloa to Kalkudah.
There are 116+ hotels available in Kalkudah.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kalkudah, North Western, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Kalkudah. However, you can take the train to Maho Junction then take the taxi to Kalkudah. Alternatively, you can drive from Batticaloa to Kalkudah in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–18,000
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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