There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ravana Ela by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Ravana Elataxi
2h 4mRs 26,275–133,407Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
5h 15mRs 3,479–5,758Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravurbus Wellawatta
6h 50mRs 4,480–5,313Drive 253.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ravana Elacar 253.4 km
4h 31mRs 11,543–16,673Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
8h 57mRs 3,479–5,758
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ravana Ela is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ravana Ela is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ravana Ela. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Eravur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ravana Ela station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Eravur Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Colombo and Ravana Ela is 281 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ravana Ela without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Colombo to Ravana Ela, including transfers.
Colombo to Ravana Ela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Ravana Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ravana Ela is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ravana Ela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Eravur Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Maradana to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Ravana Ela bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Eravur station.
Colombo to Ravana Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Eravur Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ravana Ela is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Colombo to Ravana Ela.
There are one+ hotels available in Ravana Ela.