There are 4 ways to get from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloatrain Colombo
46 minRs 1,520–3,396Drive 31.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloacar 31.7 km
37 minRs 1,432–2,068Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
52 minRs 2,757–3,040Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloataxi 31.7 km
37 minRs 1,700–2,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa is to drive which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2100 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 37 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Kalkudah Bay and Batticaloa is 35 km. The road distance is 31.7 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa is to train which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3100 and takes 52 min.
What companies run services between Kalkudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloa twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,100
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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More Questions & Answers
Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa is 32 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Kalkudah Bay to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.