There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mandur by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 42mRs 3,179–5,474Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
7h 16mRs 3,080–3,763Drive 289.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mandurcar 289.7 km
5h 16mRs 13,058–18,861Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus
6h 7mRs 28,425–155,307
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mandur is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mandur is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mandur. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kaluwanchikudy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Mandur. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Colombo and Mandur is 382 km. The road distance is 289.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mandur without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Colombo to Mandur, including transfers.
Colombo to Mandur bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Mandur train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mandur is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mandur, 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
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Mandur bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kaluwanchikudy station.
Colombo to Mandur train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mandur is 290 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Colombo to Mandur.
There are 33+ hotels available in Mandur.