There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Oluvil Harbour by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Oluvil Harbourtaxi
5h 59mRs 4,379–6,874Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 42mRs 3,380–4,180Drive 322.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Oluvil Harbourcar 322.1 km
5h 53mRs 14,546–21,011Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 34mRs 28,925–145,707
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Oluvil Harbour is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Oluvil Harbour is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Oluvil Harbour. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Colombo and Oluvil Harbour is 406 km. The road distance is 322.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Oluvil Harbour without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Colombo to Oluvil Harbour, including transfers.
Colombo to Oluvil Harbour bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Oluvil Harbour bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Oluvil Harbour is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Colombo to Oluvil Harbour.
There are 30+ hotels available in Oluvil Harbour.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Oluvil Harbour, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- 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 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 Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–3,600
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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