There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Periyanilavanai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Periyanilavanai
1h 56mRs 25,724–115,155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunai
6h 47mRs 2,250–2,400Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to BatticaloaColombo
5h 33mRs 3,279–13,340Drive 303 km
- Drive from Colombo to Periyanilavanai303 km
5h 43mRs 12,658–18,284
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Periyanilavanai is to bus which costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Periyanilavanai is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 120000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Maruthamunai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Periyanilavanai is 278 km. The road distance is 303 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Periyanilavanai without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Colombo to Periyanilavanai, including transfers.
Colombo to Periyanilavanai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Periyanilavanai is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 47m.
Colombo to Periyanilavanai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Maruthamunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Periyanilavanai is 303 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Colombo to Periyanilavanai.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Periyanilavanai, 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 55m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Maruthamunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,250–2,400 and the journey takes 6h 47m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- 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
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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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