There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai 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 8mRs 4,515–4,839Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain Colombo / ...
10h 20mRs 2,658–6,294Drive 375.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kankesanturaicar 375.1 km
6h 40mRs 16,499–23,832Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kankesanturaitaxi 375.1 km
6h 40mRs 20,000–25,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane BTC - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
24h 47mRs 17,279–113,689
Batticaloa to Kankesanturai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kankesanturai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai. 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 Kankesanturai is 428 km. The road distance is 375.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai via Maho in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- 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
Train from Maho to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kankesanturai is 375 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Batticaloa to Kankesanturai.
There are 215+ hotels available in Kankesanturai.