There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mantheevu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
4h 55mRs 1,300–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 25mRs 2,300–2,500Drive 287.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mantheevucar 287.4 km
5h 14mRs 12,115–17,499Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 11mRs 23,974–130,606
Colombo to Mantheevu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mantheevu is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mantheevu is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Batticaloa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Colombo and Mantheevu is 348 km. The road distance is 287.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mantheevu without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000.
The train from Fort Station to Batticaloa takes 4h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Mantheevu bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Mantheevu train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mantheevu is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 26h 11m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mantheevu, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Mantheevu bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Colombo to Mantheevu train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mantheevu is 287 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Colombo to Mantheevu.
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