There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Addalachenai by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Addalachenaitaxi
6hRs 4,479–14,640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 42mRs 3,454–3,878Drive 327.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Addalachenaicar 327.6 km
6h 8mRs 13,797–19,929
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Addalachenai is to bus which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Addalachenai is to train and taxi which takes 6h and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 15000.
The distance between Colombo and Addalachenai is 408 km. The road distance is 327.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Addalachenai without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Colombo to Addalachenai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Addalachenai is 328 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Colombo to Addalachenai.
There are 25+ hotels available in Addalachenai.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Addalachenai, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–11,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–3,700
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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