There are 4 ways to get from Kalmunai to Colombo by bus, plane, 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.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
3h 8mRs 23,234–103,977Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 51mRs 2,300–2,900Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus Kalmunai
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
9h 13mRs 3,624–5,787Drive 305.4 km
- Drive from Kalmunai to Colombocar 305.4 km
5h 33mRs 13,464–19,448
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalmunai to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kalmunai to Colombo is to bus and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 110000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Colombo Pettah. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Kalmunai and Colombo is 284 km. The road distance is 305.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalmunai to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Kalmunai to Colombo, including transfers.
Kalmunai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Kalmunai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalmunai to Colombo is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kalmunai to Colombo.
There are 1356+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Kalmunai, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 51m.
- 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 Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- 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 Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
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