There are 3 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kalpitiya 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 Kalpitiyataxi
6h 38mRs 7,358–10,594Drive 308.6 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kalpitiyacar 308.6 km
5h 24mRs 13,876–20,043Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kalpitiyataxi 308.6 km
5h 24mRs 15,000–19,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kalpitiya is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kalpitiya is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kalpitiya is 316 km. The road distance is 308.6 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kalpitiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 38m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Batticaloa to Kalpitiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kalpitiya is 309 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Batticaloa to Kalpitiya.
There are 116+ hotels available in Kalpitiya.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the train to Maho Junction then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can drive from Batticaloa to Kalpitiya in around 5h 24m.
- 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 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–19,000
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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