There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
1h 48mRs 25,424–114,755Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to ValaichchenaiColombo
5h 58mRs 1,300–10,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
5h 20mRs 2,200–2,400Drive 283 km
- Drive from Colombo to Valaichchenai283 km
4h 24mRs 11,838–17,100
Colombo to Valaichchenai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 10000 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 120000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Valaichchenai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Colombo and Valaichchenai is 271 km. The road distance is 283 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Colombo to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 20m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 10000 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
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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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–10,000
- 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 2,800–10,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Valaichchenai is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Colombo to Valaichchenai.
There are 44+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.