There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kayankerni by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Punani
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
4h 6mRs 2,579–4,710Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8h 10mRs 2,179–4,236Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 1mRs 3,080–3,639Drive 284 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kayankernicar 284 km
4h 33mRs 12,826–18,527Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
5h 4mRs 27,825–145,707
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to train via Punani which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kayankerni. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kayankerni. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Punani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Colombo and Kayankerni is 321 km. The road distance is 284 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni without a car is to train via Punani which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Colombo to Kayankerni, including transfers.
Colombo to Kayankerni bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Kayankerni train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to train via Punani which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kayankerni, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Punani 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 40m. 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 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 Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- 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
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
- 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 Kayankerni bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Kayankerni train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Punani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kayankerni is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Colombo to Kayankerni.
There are 99+ hotels available in Kayankerni.