There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Periyakallar by plane, 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
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 54mRs 26,974–143,106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunaibus Wellawatta
7h 20mRs 2,692–2,886Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 34mRs 3,179–13,140Drive 300.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Periyakallarcar 300.4 km
5h 43mRs 12,714–18,365
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 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 fly which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000.
The distance between Colombo and Periyakallar is 275 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 1h 54m to get from Colombo to Periyakallar, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 14000 and takes 5h 34m, you could also 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?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 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
- 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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