There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai EP by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 42mRs 2,300–2,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
5h 58mRs 1,300–10,000Drive 281.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Valaichchenai EPcar 281.7 km
4h 25mRs 11,846–17,111Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 47mRs 24,024–125,206
Colombo to Valaichchenai EP by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai EP is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 10000 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai EP is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
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 42m.
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 EP is 281 km. The road distance is 281.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai EP without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500.
The bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi takes 5h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Colombo to Valaichchenai EP bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Valaichchenai EP train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai EP is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 10000 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai EP, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–10,000 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- 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
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,500
- 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 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Valaichchenai EP bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Valaichchenai EP train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Valaichchenai EP is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Colombo to Valaichchenai EP.
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