There are 7 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
8h 12mRs 4,795–5,179Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain Colombo / ...
10h 20mRs 2,658–6,294Drive 376.6 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Stationcar 376.6 km
6h 51mRs 16,993–24,545Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Stationtaxi 376.6 km
6h 51mRs 18,000–23,000Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Jaffna (JAF)plane BTC - JAF
20h 31mRs 48,879–141,089Bus, train
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Kankesanturaitrain
9h 41mRs 4,005–6,009Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane BTC - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Kankesanturaitrain
8h 44m
Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 25000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kankesanturai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kankesanturai via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kankesanthurai Station is 430 km. The road distance is 376.6 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 5200.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 5200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 20m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 48000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 20h 31m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kankesanthurai Station, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kankesanturai in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai via Maho in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Jaffna via Colombo, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–280,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Jaffna via Colombo, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 70,000–260,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Anuradhapura to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Kilinochchi to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station is 377 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Batticaloa to Kankesanthurai Station.
There are 229+ hotels available in Kankesanthurai Station.