There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kinniya 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 China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 34mRs 3,028–6,577Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Palampoddarubus
6h 10mRs 4,465–5,339Drive 119.7 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kinniyacar 119.7 km
2h 16mRs 5,379–7,770Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kinniyataxi 119.7 km
2h 16mRs 8,500–11,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kinniya is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kinniya is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Palampoddaru via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at China Bay via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kinniya is 195 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kinniya without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Batticaloa to Kinniya, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kinniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kinniya is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kinniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Kinniya via Galoya Junction and China Bay in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kinniya via Dambulla and Palampoddaru in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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 Kinniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kinniya is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Batticaloa to Kinniya.
There are 421+ hotels available in Kinniya.