There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Passikudah by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 53mRs 2,870–3,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
6h 10mRs 1,849–3,836Drive 286.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Passikudahcar 286.7 km
4h 35mRs 12,942–18,693Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 54mRs 27,495–155,307Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8hRs 1,849–3,836
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Passikudah is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Passikudah is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Valaichchenai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Colombo and Passikudah is 288 km. The road distance is 286.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Passikudah without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Colombo to Passikudah, including transfers.
Colombo to Passikudah bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Passikudah is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Passikudah, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Passikudah bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Passikudah is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Colombo to Passikudah.
There are 102+ hotels available in Passikudah.