There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kirankulam 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 35mRs 26,175–152,107Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 15mRs 2,329–4,475Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
6h 44mRs 3,030–3,687Drive 303.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kirankulamcar 303.4 km
5h 36mRs 13,273–19,172Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 52mRs 2,329–4,475
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kirankulam is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kirankulam is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Colombo and Kirankulam is 259 km. The road distance is 303.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kirankulam without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Colombo to Kirankulam, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kirankulam is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 160000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 5h 15m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 44m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kirankulam is 303 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Colombo to Kirankulam.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kirankulam, 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 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- 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 Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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