There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Passikudah 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 10mRs 1,849–10,619Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 53mRs 2,793–3,025Drive 286.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Passikudahcar 286.8 km
4h 34mRs 12,128–17,518Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8hRs 1,849–10,619
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Passikudah is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Passikudah is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
The distance between Colombo and Passikudah is 274 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Passikudah without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Colombo to Passikudah, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Passikudah 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 53m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Passikudah is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Colombo to Passikudah.
There are 94+ hotels available in Passikudah.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Passikudah, 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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