There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kalutara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalutarabus
7h 43mRs 3,365–3,939Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
9h 10mRs 2,579–6,175Drive 328.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kalutaracar 328.1 km
5h 37mRs 14,815–21,399Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kalutarataxi 328.1 km
5h 37mRs 16,000–20,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandy (KDW)taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara Southtrain
7h 21mRs 25,289–112,287
Batticaloa to Kalutara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kalutara is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kalutara is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kalutara via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kalutara is 359 km. The road distance is 328.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Batticaloa to Kalutara, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kalutara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kalutara is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kalutara via Dambulla in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–20,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Kalutara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kalutara is 328 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Batticaloa to Kalutara.
There are 778+ hotels available in Kalutara.









