There are 5 ways to get from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
8h 45mRs 4,492–4,870Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
10h 34mRs 2,679–6,279Drive 377 km
- Drive from Kankesanturai to Batticaloacar 377 km
6h 50mRs 17,124–24,735Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Batticaloataxi 377 km
6h 50mRs 18,000–23,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyatrain
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus
9h
Kankesanturai to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 25000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Kankesanturai and Batticaloa is 427 km. The road distance is 377 km.
The best way to get from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kankesanturai to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kankesanturai station.
Kankesanturai to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kankesanturai station.
The best way to get from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa via Maho Junction in around 10h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kankesanturai to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- 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
Train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kankesanturai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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/
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 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kankesanturai to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kankesanturai to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankesanturai to Batticaloa is 377 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Kankesanturai to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.