There are 4 ways to get from Kinniya to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from China Bay to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 25mRs 3,266–6,923Bus
- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 42mRs 4,347–7,235Drive 120.7 km
- Drive from Kinniya to Batticaloacar 120.7 km
2h 15mRs 5,483–7,920Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kinniya to Batticaloataxi 120.7 km
2h 15mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinniya to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kinniya to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinniya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Thambalagamuwa and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinniya to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Kinniya and Batticaloa is 195 km. The road distance is 120.7 km.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kinniya to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kinniya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Thambalagamuwa station.
Kinniya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Kinniya, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Batticaloa via China Bay and Galoya Junction in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Batticaloa via Thambalagamuwa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from China Bay to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- 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
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kinniya to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kinniya to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinniya to Batticaloa is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Kinniya to Batticaloa.
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa.