There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kurukkalmadam by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 17mRs 2,479–4,675Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
7h 9mRs 2,930–3,563Drive 301.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kurukkalmadamcar 301.3 km
5h 27mRs 13,560–19,587Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 41mRs 28,125–156,107Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 54mRs 2,479–4,675
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kurukkalmadam is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kurukkalmadam is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kurukkalmadam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kaluwanchikudy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kurukkalmadam. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Colombo and Kurukkalmadam is 367 km. The road distance is 301.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kurukkalmadam without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Colombo to Kurukkalmadam, including transfers.
Colombo to Kurukkalmadam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Kurukkalmadam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kurukkalmadam is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3600 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kurukkalmadam, 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
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- 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 Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kurukkalmadam bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kaluwanchikudy station.
Colombo to Kurukkalmadam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kurukkalmadam is 301 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Colombo to Kurukkalmadam.
There are 21+ hotels available in Kurukkalmadam.