There are 4 ways to get from Valaichenai 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 43mRs 21,956–102,721Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
7h 37mRs 2,536–4,761Bus
- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 27mRs 3,240–4,011Drive 290.5 km
- Drive from Valaichenai to Colombocar 290.5 km
5h 26mRs 12,472–18,015
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valaichenai to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichenai to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichenai to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kattankudi and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichenai to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Valaichenai and Colombo is 263 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.
The best way to get from Valaichenai to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Valaichenai to Colombo, including transfers.
Valaichenai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kattankudi station.
Valaichenai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Valaichenai to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 6h 27m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Valaichenai, 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 Kattankudi to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 8m.
- 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 Kattankudi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Valaichenai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Valaichenai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichenai to Colombo is 290 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Valaichenai to Colombo.
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