There are 4 ways to get from Eastern University to Colombo by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 34mRs 21,656–102,367Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 1mRs 1,652–3,715Bus
- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 48mRs 2,641–3,303Drive 284.6 km
- Drive from Eastern University to Colombocar 284.6 km
4h 55mRs 12,185–17,601
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastern University to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Eastern University to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastern University to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastern University station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Eastern University and Colombo is 257 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.
The best way to get from Eastern University to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Eastern University to Colombo, including transfers.
Eastern University to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Eastern University to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Eastern University to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 48m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Eravur Station to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Eastern University to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Eastern University to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern University to Colombo is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Eastern University to Colombo.
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