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

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There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Batticaloa by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    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
    22h 17m
    Rs 28,276–34,351

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    24h 30m
    Rs 26,186–35,451

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinambus 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
    23h 32m

  4. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    20h 32m
    Rs 48,445–128,748

  5. Taxi, fly to Kandy, train

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    3. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    23h 8m
    Rs 49,395–132,648

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Coimbatore to Batticaloa. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore to Batticaloa via Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 23h 32m.

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