There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
6h 46mRs 3,679–5,774Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
7h 2mRs 2,300–2,900Drive 293.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudycar 293.4 km
5h 20mRs 13,242–19,127Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus
5h 53mRs 27,725–154,407
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kaluwanchikudy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kaluwanchikudy. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Colombo and Kaluwanchikudy is 377 km. The road distance is 293.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy, including transfers.
Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kaluwanchikudy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- 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 Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kaluwanchikudy station.
Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy is 293 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Colombo to Kaluwanchikudy.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kaluwanchikudy.