There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Kilinochchibus
6h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
9h 3mRs 2,658–6,194Drive 299.7 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kilinochchicar 299.7 km
5h 26mRs 13,471–19,458Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kilinochchitaxi 299.7 km
5h 26mRs 15,000–18,000
Batticaloa to Kilinochchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kilinochchi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kilinochchi via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kilinochchi is 343 km. The road distance is 299.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi via Maho in around 9h 3m.
- 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 Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 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 Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kilinochchi is 300 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Batticaloa to Kilinochchi.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.