There are 4 ways to get from Chunnakam to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chunnakam to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
8h 30mRs 4,441–4,816Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chunnakam to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 20mRs 2,679–6,268Drive 368.8 km
- Drive from Chunnakam to Batticaloacar 368.8 km
6h 37mRs 16,753–24,199Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chunnakam to Batticaloataxi 368.8 km
6h 37mRs 18,000–22,000
Chunnakam to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chunnakam to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chunnakam to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 25000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chunnakam to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Chunnakam and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chunnakam to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Chunnakam and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Chunnakam and Batticaloa is 421 km. The road distance is 368.8 km.
The best way to get from Chunnakam to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Chunnakam to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Chunnakam to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chunnakam station.
Chunnakam to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chunnakam station.
The best way to get from Chunnakam to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Chunnakam, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chunnakam to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chunnakam to Batticaloa via Maho Junction in around 10h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chunnakam to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chunnakam to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–2,150
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,000–2,150
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Chunnakam to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Chunnakam to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chunnakam to Batticaloa is 369 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Chunnakam to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.