There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah 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 55mRs 22,475–103,334Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
6h 44mRs 1,772–3,858Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 31mRs 2,796–3,386Drive 285.6 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Colombocar 285.6 km
4h 34mRs 12,643–18,261
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Passikudah and Colombo is 274 km. The road distance is 285.6 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Passikudah to Colombo, including transfers.
Passikudah to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 31m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Passikudah, 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 Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- 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 Valaichchenai to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- 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 Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Passikudah to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Passikudah to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Colombo is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Passikudah to Colombo.
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