There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kattankudy 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 27mRs 24,274–113,405Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to BatticaloaColombo
5h 4mRs 1,849–11,540Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudi
6h 8mRs 2,250–2,400Drive 299.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kattankudy299.7 km
5h 30mRs 12,506–18,064
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kattankudy is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 12000 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kattankudy is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 120000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kattankudi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Colombo and Kattankudy is 248 km. The road distance is 299.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kattankudy without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Colombo to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Colombo to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kattankudy is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 12000 and takes 5h 4m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 8m.
Colombo to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kattankudi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kattankudy is 300 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Colombo to Kattankudy.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, 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 Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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