There are 5 ways to get from Kattankudy to Kinniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Palampoddarubus
6h 18mRs 4,486–6,148Bus via Trincomalee
cheapest- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 34mRs 3,966–7,548Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
6h 54mRs 5,534–9,445Drive 125.1 km
- Drive from Kattankudy to Kinniyacar 125.1 km
2h 22mRs 5,666–8,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattankudy to Kinniyataxi 125.1 km
2h 22mRs 13,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kattankudy to Kinniya is to bus which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kattankudy to Kinniya is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kattankudy to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Kattankudi and arriving at Palampoddaru via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kattankudy to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at China Bay via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Kattankudy and Kinniya is 280 km. The road distance is 125.1 km.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Kinniya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Kattankudy to Kinniya, including transfers.
Kattankudy to Kinniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kattankudi station.
Kattankudy to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Kinniya is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Kattankudy, Sri Lanka and Kinniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kattankudi to Kinniya via Dambulla and Palampoddaru in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kattankudi to Kinniya via Batticaloa, Batticaloa, Galoya Junction, and China Bay in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Galoya Junction to China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kattankudi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Kattankudi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
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
Kattankudy to Kinniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kattankudy to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattankudy to Kinniya is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Kattankudy to Kinniya.
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