There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Valaichenai 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 BatticaloaColombo
5h 23mRs 2,579–12,440Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy
6h 51mRs 3,089–3,386Drive 291.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Valaichenai291.8 km
5h 37mRs 12,236–17,674Fly to Batticaloa Airport
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
26h 45mRs 26,024–114,355Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to BatticaloaColombo
9h 3mRs 2,579–12,458Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloa
6h 8mRs 25,874–109,555
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000.
The distance between Colombo and Valaichenai is 370 km. The road distance is 291.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Colombo to Valaichenai, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 26h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Valaichenai is 292 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Colombo to Valaichenai.
There are 18+ hotels available in Valaichenai.
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 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,250–2,400 and the journey takes 6h 34m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–100,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- 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 2,900–11,000
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- 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 2,900–11,000
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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