There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Addalachenai by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Addalachenaitaxi
5h 59mRs 4,479–6,974Bus via Kalmunai
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 42mRs 3,480–4,280Drive 328.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Addalachenaicar 328.3 km
5h 41mRs 14,473–20,906Fly to Batticaloa, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa (BTC) to Addalachenaitaxi
27h 4mRs 31,288–154,622Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
9h 20mRs 5,186–5,827Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 34mRs 29,038–145,822
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Addalachenai is to bus via Kalmunai which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Addalachenai is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Addalachenai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Colombo and Addalachenai is 407 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Addalachenai without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Colombo to Addalachenai, including transfers.
Colombo to Addalachenai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Addalachenai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Addalachenai is 328 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Colombo to Addalachenai.
There are 29+ 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 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,100–4,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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