There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Oddaimavadi by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
3h 57mRs 2,379–10,713Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 42mRs 2,300–2,500Drive 280 km
- Drive from Colombo to Oddaimavadicar 280 km
4h 23mRs 11,851–17,117Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Oddaimavadibus
3hRs 27,524–143,456Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus
4h 35mRs 27,024–144,106
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Oddaimavadi is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Oddaimavadi is to fly and bus which takes 3h and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Colombo and Oddaimavadi is 317 km. The road distance is 280 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Oddaimavadi without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Colombo to Oddaimavadi, including transfers.
Colombo to Oddaimavadi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Oddaimavadi is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 5h 42m.
Colombo to Oddaimavadi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Oddaimavadi is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Colombo to Oddaimavadi.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Oddaimavadi, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Punani 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 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 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- 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 2,800–9,500
- 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 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Batticaloa to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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