There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai Station 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 Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
5h 58mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 15mRs 2,300–2,800Drive 282.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Valaichchenai Stationcar 282.9 km
4h 28mRs 12,148–17,546Fly, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 42mRs 27,025–144,707
Colombo to Valaichchenai Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai Station is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai Station is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Valaichchenai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Colombo and Valaichchenai Station is 319 km. The road distance is 282.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
The train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai takes 5h 58m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Valaichchenai Station bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Valaichchenai Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichchenai Station is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai Station, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Valaichchenai Station bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Valaichchenai Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Valaichchenai Station is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Colombo to Valaichchenai Station.
There are 100+ hotels available in Valaichchenai Station.