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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Batticaloaby train, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Batticaloa by train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KUL - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    13h 1m
    Rs 36,610–119,309

  2. Train, fly to Hatton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane KUL - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    18h 28m
    Rs 36,490–121,959

  3. Train, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KUL - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    13h 32m
    Rs 58,560–145,209

  4. Train, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane KUL - KDW
    3. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    16h 22m
    Rs 37,560–123,209

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,957Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,603.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 1m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Batticaloa. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Batticaloa.

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