There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to MedawachchiyaColombo / ...
4h 40mRs 2,576–8,784Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to VavuniyaColombo
7h 36mRs 2,263–3,197Drive 237 km
- Drive from Colombo to Cheddikulam237 km
4h 39mRs 9,897–14,296Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Cheddikulam
3h 1mRs 28,624–115,055
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo and Cheddikulam is 253 km. The road distance is 237 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. 9000.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Cheddikulam is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 36m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Cheddikulam is 237 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Colombo to Cheddikulam.
There are six+ hotels available in Cheddikulam.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Cheddikulam, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Medawachchiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–7,500 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,397 and the journey takes 7h.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,397
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
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