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How to get fromChennai to Batticaloaby bus, ferry, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Batticaloa by bus, ferry, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    19h 36m
    Rs 28,314–31,037

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    17h 47m
    Rs 37,155–114,232

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    12h 33m

  4. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MAA - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    17h 58m
    Rs 59,105–140,132

  5. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    20h 23m
    Rs 39,105–118,132

  6. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MAA - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    22h 29m
    Rs 38,035–116,882

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,607Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 851 km
  • Duration: 19h 36m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Batticaloa. However, you can take the line 109 bus to Thiruvanmiyur, take the bus to Nagore, drive to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa.

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