There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Palamunai 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 Palamunaitaxi
5h 56mRs 4,279–6,774Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 39mRs 3,330–4,080Drive 320.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Palamunaicar 320.5 km
5h 50mRs 14,472–20,904Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 31mRs 28,875–145,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palamunai is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palamunai is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Palamunai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Colombo and Palamunai is 404 km. The road distance is 320.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Palamunai without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 56m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Colombo to Palamunai, including transfers.
Colombo to Palamunai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Palamunai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Palamunai is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Colombo to Palamunai.
There are 30+ hotels available in Palamunai.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Palamunai, 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
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–3,500
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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