There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 59mRs 2,640–6,168Drive 300.6 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Batticaloacar 300.6 km
5h 25mRs 13,657–19,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Batticaloataxi 300.6 km
5h 25mRs 15,000–18,000
Kilinochchi to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Batticaloa is 342 km. The road distance is 300.6 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa via Maho Junction in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 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 2,400–3,100
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kilinochchi to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Batticaloa is 301 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.