There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Pasikuda by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 56mRs 24,875–123,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
6h 9mRs 1,829–3,786Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 52mRs 2,850–3,390Drive 286.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pasikudacar 286.5 km
4h 38mRs 13,091–18,908Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 59mRs 1,829–3,786
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. 3800 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pasikuda is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Valaichchenai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Colombo and Pasikuda is 274 km. The road distance is 286.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pasikuda without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Colombo to Pasikuda, including transfers.
Colombo to Pasikuda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pasikuda is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 52m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 9m.
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 2,300–2,800 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 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
- 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 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Pasikuda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pasikuda is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Colombo to Pasikuda.
There are 105+ hotels available in Pasikuda.







