There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Valaichenai by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 24mRs 2,579–4,774Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
6h 53mRs 3,280–3,937Drive 290.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Valaichenaicar 290.8 km
5h 26mRs 13,075–18,885Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 47mRs 28,225–146,207Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 1mRs 2,579–4,775
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Valaichenai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kattankudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Valaichenai. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Colombo and Valaichenai is 370 km. The road distance is 290.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Colombo to Valaichenai, including transfers.
Colombo to Valaichenai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Valaichenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4000 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Valaichenai, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 34m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Valaichenai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kattankudi station.
Colombo to Valaichenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Valaichenai is 291 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Colombo to Valaichenai.
There are 20+ hotels available in Valaichenai.