There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Sammanturai 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 Sammanturaitaxi
5h 49mRs 3,979–6,474Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 32mRs 3,030–3,680Drive 306.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Sammanturaicar 306.9 km
5h 35mRs 13,178–19,034Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 24mRs 28,588–145,222
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sammanturai is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3700 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sammanturai is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Sammanturai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Sammanturai is 398 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Sammanturai without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 49m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Colombo to Sammanturai, including transfers.
Colombo to Sammanturai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Sammanturai bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Sammanturai is 307 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Colombo to Sammanturai.
There are 21+ hotels available in Sammanturai.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sammanturai, 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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–3,200
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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