There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
1h 46mRs 25,324–114,655Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy
6h 34mRs 2,250–2,400Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to BatticaloaColombo
5h 23mRs 2,879–12,740Drive 294.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy294.3 km
5h 33mRs 12,303–17,771
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 120000.
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 6h 34m.
The distance between Colombo and Kaluwanchikudy is 269 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy, including transfers.
Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 13000 and takes 5h 23m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 34m.
Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kaluwanchikudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy is 294 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kaluwanchikudy, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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 55m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- 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
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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