There are 4 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Batticaloa by taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Mahotaxi
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 28mRs 7,562–10,501Drive 308.4 km
- Drive from Kalpitiya to Batticaloacar 308.4 km
5h 24mRs 13,868–20,031Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Batticaloataxi 308.4 km
5h 24mRs 15,000–19,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
7h 16mRs 55,817–178,733
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalpitiya to Batticaloa is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kalpitiya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
The distance between Kalpitiya and Batticaloa is 316 km. The road distance is 308.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalpitiya to Batticaloa without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kalpitiya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalpitiya to Batticaloa is 308 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Kalpitiya to Batticaloa.
There are 57+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Batticaloa. However, you can take the taxi to Maho then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can drive from Kalpitiya to Batticaloa in around 5h 24m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–45,000
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
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