There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Passikudah Baytaxi
2hRs 27,075–153,207Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8h 1mRs 1,929–3,936Train via Punani
- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
4h 1mRs 2,379–4,510Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 51mRs 2,800–3,340Drive 281 km
- Drive from Colombo to Passikudah Baycar 281 km
4h 27mRs 12,425–17,947
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 2h and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Colombo and Passikudah Bay is 278 km. The road distance is 281 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay without a car is to train via Punani which takes 4h 1m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay is to train via Punani which takes 4h 1m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 51m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Passikudah Bay is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Colombo to Passikudah Bay.
There are 24+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Punani 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 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 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
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/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,600
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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