What is the cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Batticaloa?

The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Batticaloa is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 36000 and takes 26h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palakkad to Batticaloa?

The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Batticaloa is to taxi and fly and train which takes 19h 50m and costs Rs. 45000 - Rs. 120000.

How far is it from Palakkad to Batticaloa?

The distance between Palakkad and Batticaloa is 1025 km.

How do I travel from Palakkad to Batticaloa without a car?

The best way to get from Palakkad to Batticaloa without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 5m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 36000.

How long does it take to get from Palakkad to Batticaloa?

It takes approximately 26h 5m to get from Palakkad to Batticaloa, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Batticaloa?

There are 58+ hotels available in Batticaloa.

Palakkad to Batticaloa - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palakkad to Batticaloa by train, ferry, taxi, or plane

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Palakkad to Nagappattinamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain
4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain
26h 5m
Rs 26,129–35,814
Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane COK - GIU
3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
19h 50m
Rs 45,774–114,411
Taxi, fly to Kandy, train
1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane COK - KDW
3. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
22h 26m
Rs 46,724–118,311
Taxi, fly to Hatton, train
1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane COK - NUF
3. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain
4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
24h 31m
Rs 45,654–117,061

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

21Weekly Planes

19h 19mAverage Duration

Rs 35,128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,024.8 km
Duration: 26h 5m

What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Palakkad to Batticaloa. However, you can 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.

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