There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 42mRs 3,479–13,540Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 21mRs 2,300–2,500Drive 306.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Maruthamunaicar 306.7 km
5h 50mRs 12,891–18,620Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 14mRs 24,924–124,106
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Colombo and Maruthamunai is 388 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 42m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai, including transfers.
Colombo to Maruthamunai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Maruthamunai is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 21m.
Colombo to Maruthamunai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Maruthamunai is 307 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Colombo to 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 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- 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 Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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