There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 54mRs 2,930–3,489Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
6h 8mRs 1,859–3,836Drive 288.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karpaha Sands, Pasikudacar 288.8 km
4h 37mRs 12,704–18,350Fly to Batticaloa
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 38mRs 29,788–152,822Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 58mRs 1,859–3,836Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 52mRs 27,518–145,322
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
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 289 km. The road distance is 288.8 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 5h 54m 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 bus which takes 5h 54m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 8m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 26h 38m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
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.