There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Eastern University by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 34mRs 26,075–152,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
4h 37mRs 1,729–3,678Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravurbus Wellawatta
6h 12mRs 2,720–3,223Drive 284.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Eastern Universitycar 284.6 km
4h 55mRs 12,944–18,696Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
8h 19mRs 1,729–3,678
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Eastern University is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Eastern University is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Colombo and Eastern University is 257 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Eastern University without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Colombo to Eastern University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Eastern University is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 160000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 4h 37m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 12m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Eastern University is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Colombo to Eastern University.
There are eight+ hotels available in Eastern University.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Eastern University, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Eravur Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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