There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kattankudy 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 24mRs 26,625–141,457Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
6h 34mRs 2,300–2,900Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 18mRs 3,579–5,775Drive 298.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kattankudycar 298.9 km
5h 17mRs 13,435–19,406
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kattankudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kattankudy is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
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 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Colombo and Kattankudy is 248 km. The road distance is 298.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kattankudy without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Colombo to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Colombo to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kattankudy is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 18m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, 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 Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kattankudi station.
Colombo to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kattankudy is 299 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Colombo to Kattankudy.
There are 59+ hotels available in Kattankudy.