There are 3 ways to get from Chenkalady to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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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 drive which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
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 298 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.
The bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah takes 5h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.
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 bus which takes 5h 44m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Eravur Station to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- 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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