There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 27mRs 2,879–12,740Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
7h 2mRs 2,300–2,500Drive 294.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kaluvanchikudycar 294.3 km
5h 35mRs 12,356–17,847Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus
5h 55mRs 24,724–124,106
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 13000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kaluwanchikudy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Kaluvanchikudy is 375 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy, including transfers.
Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 2m.
Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kaluwanchikudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy is 294 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Colombo to Kaluvanchikudy.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kaluvanchikudy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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