There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
1h 53mRs 25,775–132,807Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
6h 8mRs 1,859–3,836Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 54mRs 2,930–3,489Drive 288.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikudacar 288.7 km
4h 37mRs 13,079–18,891Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 58mRs 1,859–3,836
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Valaichchenai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Colombo and Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is 271 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, including transfers.
Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 54m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda.
There are 56+ hotels available in Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda.