There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kantale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Kantale Stationtrain Colombo- Trincomalee
4h 28mRs 2,378–5,877Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kantalebus
5h 18mRs 3,265–3,739Drive 131.8 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kantalecar 131.8 km
2h 29mRs 5,992–8,655Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kantaletaxi 131.8 km
2h 29mRs 14,000–18,000
Batticaloa to Kantale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kantale is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kantale is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kantale. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kantale via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kantale station. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kantale Station via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kantale is 153 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kantale without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Batticaloa to Kantale, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kantale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kantale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kantale is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kantale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Kantale Station via Galoya Junction in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kantale via Dambulla in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Kantale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kantale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Kantale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kantale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kantale is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Batticaloa to Kantale.
There are three+ hotels available in Kantale.