There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mandur by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 42mRs 3,179–5,475Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
7h 16mRs 3,080–3,763Drive 290.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mandurcar 290.5 km
5h 17mRs 12,424–17,946Fly to Batticaloa
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 47mRs 29,988–153,122Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus
6h 8mRs 28,438–145,322
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) 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 17m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
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 290.5 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, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 26h 47m.
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 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 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 17m to drive from Colombo to Mandur.
There are 30+ hotels available in Mandur.