There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Punanai by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
3h 40mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6hRs 3,380–4,089Drive 262 km
- Drive from Colombo to Punanaicar 262 km
4h 6mRs 11,601–16,757Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Punanitrain
4h 17mRs 27,038–144,722Fly to Batticaloa, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Punanitrain
27h 58mRs 29,588–154,002
Colombo to Punanai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Punanai is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Punanai is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Punanai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Punani. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Colombo and Punanai is 299 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Punanai without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
The train from Fort Station to Punani takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Punanai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Punanai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Punanai is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Punanai, 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 Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Habarana to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Batticaloa to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Punanai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Punanai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Punani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Punanai is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Colombo to Punanai.
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