There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Vakarai by plane, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Vakaraitaxi
2h 28mRs 26,275–124,607Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Punani to Vakaraitaxi
4h 22mRs 3,479–5,810Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 17mRs 3,980–4,690Drive 288.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Vakaraicar 288.5 km
4h 43mRs 13,161–19,011Train, taxi via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Punanitrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Punani to Vakaraitaxi
8h 7mRs 3,479–5,811
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Vakarai is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Vakarai is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Vakarai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Colombo and Vakarai is 302 km. The road distance is 288.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Vakarai without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Colombo to Vakarai, including transfers.
Colombo to Vakarai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Vakarai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Vakarai is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Colombo to Vakarai.
There are one+ hotels available in Vakarai.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Vakarai, Sri Lanka?
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 Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Maradana to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–4,000
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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