There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Periyakallar by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 34mRs 3,179–13,140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunaibus Wellawatta
7h 20mRs 2,692–2,886Drive 300.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Periyakallarcar 300.4 km
5h 43mRs 12,592–18,189Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
6h 2mRs 25,824–128,306
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 14000.
The distance between Colombo and Periyakallar is 382 km. The road distance is 300.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Colombo to Periyakallar, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 20m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Periyakallar is 300 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Colombo to Periyakallar.
There are 12+ hotels available in Periyakallar.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Periyakallar, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- 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 2,900–11,000
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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