There are 7 ways to get from Kalutara North to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 8mRs 3,668–9,017Bus
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
8h 58mRs 4,468–6,817Drive 327 km
- Drive from Kalutara North to Batticaloacar 327 km
5h 34mRs 14,745–21,298Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara North to Batticaloataxi 327 km
5h 34mRs 16,000–20,000Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kalutara North to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
6h 7mRs 37,884–167,540Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 45mRs 3,668–9,017Taxi, fly to Weerawila International Airport
- Take the taxi from Kalutara North to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi
6h 38mRs 60,834–193,440
Kalutara North to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara North to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara North to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara North to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara North to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kalutara North and arriving at Batticaloa via Kalutara South and Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Kalutara North and Batticaloa is 394 km. The road distance is 327 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara North to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Kalutara North to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kalutara North to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara North to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara North to Batticaloa is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Kalutara North, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kalutara North to Batticaloa via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara North to Batticaloa via Kalutara South, Kalutara, and Dambulla in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–30,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kalutara North to Batticaloa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kalutara North to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara North to Batticaloa is 327 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Kalutara North to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.









