There are 4 ways to get from China Bay to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Trincomalee Airport (TRR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane TRR - CMB
1h 10mRs 20,246–96,672Train
cheapest- Take the train from China Bay to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
6h 14mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus
5h 9mRs 2,142–2,809Drive 253.8 km
- Drive from China Bay to Colombocar 253.8 km
4h 7mRs 11,465–16,560
China Bay to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from China Bay to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from China Bay to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from China Bay to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from China Bay and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between China Bay and Colombo is 240 km. The road distance is 253.8 km.
The best way to get from China Bay to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from China Bay to Colombo, including transfers.
China Bay to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
China Bay to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from China Bay to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 5h 9m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between China Bay, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Trincomalee Airport (TRR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Trincomalee Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from China Bay to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
China Bay to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
China Bay to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between China Bay to Colombo is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from China Bay to Colombo.
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