There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai by plane, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Maruthamunai
2h 1mRs 25,924–115,355Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunai
6h 50mRs 2,581–2,748Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to BatticaloaColombo
5h 38mRs 3,479–13,540Drive 306.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Maruthamunai306.7 km
5h 48mRs 12,830–18,531
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo and Maruthamunai is 282 km. The road distance is 306.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 6h 50m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Maruthamunai is 307 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Colombo to Maruthamunai.
There are 18+ hotels available in Maruthamunai.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maruthamunai, 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 Maruthamunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,250–2,400 and the journey takes 6h 47m.
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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 Maruthamunai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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