There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Batticaloa by train, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain
29h 30mRs 27,498–38,798Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane COK - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
18h 50mRs 37,774–118,501Fly to Kandy, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane COK - KDW
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
21h 26mRs 39,724–122,401Fly to Hatton, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane COK - NUF
- Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
23h 32mRs 38,654–121,151
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Batticaloa is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 39000 and takes 29h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Batticaloa is to fly and train which takes 18h 50m and costs Rs. 37000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Kochi and Batticaloa is 1184 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Batticaloa without a car is to train and ferry which takes 29h 30m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 39000.
It takes approximately 29h 30m to get from Kochi to Batticaloa, including transfers.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kochi to Batticaloa. However, you can take the taxi to Ernakulam Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Maho, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–110,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–130,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–130,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kandy via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–110,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kandy via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–130,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kandy via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–120,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Hatton via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–110,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Hatton via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–130,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Hatton via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–120,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–8,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 1,100–1,300
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,900–3,600
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 4,000–5,000
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 6,500–8,500
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Hatton to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,698
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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