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 31mRs 3,179–5,474Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunaibus Wellawatta
7h 19mRs 2,720–3,286Drive 299.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Periyakallarcar 299.4 km
5h 25mRs 13,503–19,505Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus
6hRs 28,215–155,007
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Periyakallar. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Maruthamunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Periyakallar. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Colombo and Periyakallar is 381 km. The road distance is 299.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Colombo to Periyakallar, including transfers.
Colombo to Periyakallar bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Periyakallar train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Periyakallar is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 19m.
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 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 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 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Maruthamunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Periyakallar bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Maruthamunai station.
Colombo to Periyakallar train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Periyakallar is 299 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Colombo to Periyakallar.
There are 13+ hotels available in Periyakallar.