There are 4 ways to get from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 37mRs 21,379–98,221Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
6h 40mRs 1,720–3,796Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 29mRs 2,757–3,340Drive 284.8 km
- Drive from Kalkudah Bay to Colombocar 284.8 km
4h 32mRs 12,976–18,742
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Kalkudah Bay and Colombo is 272 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo, including transfers.
Kalkudah Bay to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Kalkudah Bay to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 29m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kalkudah Bay to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Kalkudah Bay to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah Bay to Colombo is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Kalkudah Bay to Colombo.
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