There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam by train, 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
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Medawachchiyatrain Colombo / ...
4h 40mRs 2,576–4,621Bus via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus Colombo
7h 36mRs 2,263–3,198Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Punewabus
5h 1mDrive 249.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Cheddikulamcar 249.5 km
4h 17mRs 10,971–15,847Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
4h 35m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Cheddikulam. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Punewa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Cheddikulam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Medawachchiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Colombo and Cheddikulam is 253 km. The road distance is 249.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam, including transfers.
Colombo to Cheddikulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Cheddikulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Cheddikulam, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Medawachchiya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Punewa twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
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 Colombo Fort to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Punewa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,398
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,600
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Cheddikulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Punewa station.
Colombo to Cheddikulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Cheddikulam is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Colombo to Cheddikulam.
There are 14+ hotels available in Cheddikulam.