There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Thoppur by bus, ferry, train, plane, 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, ferry, train
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain
18h 10m₹8,489–9,923Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain
20h 46m₹7,890–10,289Bus, bus to Jaffna, fly, train
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane JAF - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
12h 34mTaxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane WRZ - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
15h 37m₹19,165–43,647
Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Thoppur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 20h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Thoppur is to taxi and fly and train which takes 15h 37m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹44,000.
The distance between Batticaloa and Thoppur is 767 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Thoppur without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 18h 10m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹10,000.
It takes approximately 18h 10m to get from Batticaloa to Thoppur, including transfers.
There are eight+ hotels available in Thoppur.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Thoppur, India?
There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Thoppur. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Karur, then take the taxi to Thoppur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Thoppur via Maho, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Karur in around 20h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–36,000
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Nagappattinam to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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
- ₹390–900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹390–460
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹700–900
Train from Maho to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–950
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹400–480
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–760
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–760
- 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
- ₹600–630
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- ₹600–630
Bus from Dambulla to Kaithady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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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