There are 4 ways to get from Chenkalady to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 17mRs 20,569–102,264Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
6h 55mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 44mRs 2,300–2,900Drive 282.2 km
- Drive from Chenkalady to Colombocar 282.2 km
4h 53mRs 12,675–18,308
Chenkalady to Colombo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chenkalady to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chenkalady to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Eravur and arriving at Colombo Pettah. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eravur Station station and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Chenkalady and Colombo is 255 km. The road distance is 282.2 km.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Chenkalady to Colombo, including transfers.
Chenkalady to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Chenkalady to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 5h 44m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Eravur Station to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chenkalady to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Chenkalady to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chenkalady to Colombo is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Chenkalady to Colombo.
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