There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Pasikuda by plane, bus, train, 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 54mRs 26,874–143,006Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
6h 9mRs 1,829–10,569Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 52mRs 2,773–3,025Drive 286.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pasikudacar 286.4 km
4h 34mRs 12,117–17,502Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 59mRs 1,829–10,569
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pasikuda is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pasikuda is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
The distance between Colombo and Pasikuda is 274 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pasikuda without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Colombo to Pasikuda, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pasikuda is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 52m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pasikuda is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Colombo to Pasikuda.
There are 94+ hotels available in Pasikuda.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pasikuda, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. 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
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–10,000
- 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 2,800–10,000
Train from Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–10,000
- 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 2,800–10,000
- 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/
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