Colombo to Kayankerni
Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kayankerni. The best route is Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi, a distance of 218.282 km.
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kayankernitaxi
2h 11mRs 24,375–123,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8h 11mRs 2,179–4,236Train via Punani
- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
4h 6mRs 2,579–4,710Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 1mRs 3,080–3,640Drive 284.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kayankernicar 284.2 km
4h 37mRs 12,936–18,685Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
5h 5mRs 23,825–125,707
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kayankerni. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kayankerni. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Punani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Colombo and Kayankerni is 284 km. The road distance is 284.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni without a car is to train via Punani which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Colombo to Kayankerni, including transfers.
Colombo to Kayankerni bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Kayankerni train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to train via Punani which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kayankerni, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Punani 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- 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 Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,900
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Best ways to travel around Australia, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Kayankerni bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Kayankerni train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Punani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kayankerni is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Colombo to Kayankerni.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kayankerni.