There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karaitivu 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 Karaitivutaxi
5h 42mRs 3,679–6,074Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 25mRs 2,760–3,340Drive 308.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karaitivucar 308.9 km
5h 37mRs 13,949–20,149Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 17mRs 28,305–144,867
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karaitivu is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karaitivu is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karaitivu. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Colombo and Karaitivu is 392 km. The road distance is 308.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karaitivu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Colombo to Karaitivu, including transfers.
Colombo to Karaitivu bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Karaitivu bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karaitivu is 309 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Colombo to Karaitivu.
There are 18+ hotels available in Karaitivu.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karaitivu, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- 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
- 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 Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- 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
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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