There are 4 ways to get from Kinniya to Kattankudy 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
6h 46mRs 5,466–9,423Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
6h 51mRs 4,347–7,235Drive 126.1 km
- Drive from Kinniya to Kattankudycar 126.1 km
2h 20mRs 5,710–8,248Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kinniya to Kattankudytaxi 126.1 km
2h 20mRs 13,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinniya to Kattankudy is to train which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kinniya to Kattankudy is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinniya to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Thambalagamuwa and arriving at Kattankudi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinniya to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Kinniya and Kattankudy is 203 km. The road distance is 126.1 km.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Kattankudy without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Kinniya to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Kinniya to Kattankudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Thambalagamuwa station.
Kinniya to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Kattankudy is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Kinniya, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Kattankudi via China Bay, Galoya Junction, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Kattankudi via Thambalagamuwa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 51m.
- 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 Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
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 Kattankudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kinniya to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinniya to Kattankudy is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kinniya to Kattankudy.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kattankudy.