There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Akkaraipattu by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Akkaraipattutaxi
6h 3mRs 4,679–7,174Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
9h 15mRs 4,786–5,347Drive 327.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Akkaraipattucar 327.1 km
5h 41mRs 13,991–20,209Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 38mRs 29,225–146,007Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Akkaraipattutaxi
5h 19mRs 45,975–174,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Akkaraipattu is to bus which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 5500 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Akkaraipattu is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 19m and costs Rs. 46000 - Rs. 180000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Akkaraipattu. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Akkaraipattu via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Colombo and Akkaraipattu is 411 km. The road distance is 327.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Akkaraipattu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Colombo to Akkaraipattu, including transfers.
Colombo to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Wellawatta station.
Colombo to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Akkaraipattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Akkaraipattu is 327 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Colombo to Akkaraipattu.
There are 20+ hotels available in Akkaraipattu.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,500–2,900 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–24,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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