There are 4 ways to get from Eastern University to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 48mRs 2,641–2,903Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7hRs 1,652–11,415Drive 294.8 km
- Drive from Eastern University to Colombocar 294.8 km
4h 39mRs 12,393–17,901Fly
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
21h 50mRs 20,657–97,367
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastern University to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 12000 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Eastern University to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Eastern University and Colombo is 302 km. The road distance is 294.8 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. 2900.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Eastern University to Colombo, including transfers.
The best way to get from Eastern University to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 12000 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000 and takes 21h 50m.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern University to Colombo is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Eastern University to Colombo.
There are 1411+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,500 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Eravur Station to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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