There are 4 ways to get from Kalkudah 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 39mRs 21,456–98,312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
6h 42mRs 1,710–3,785Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 28mRs 2,734–3,313Drive 284.1 km
- Drive from Kalkudah to Colombocar 284.1 km
4h 31mRs 12,715–18,365
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Kalkudah and Colombo is 273 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Kalkudah to Colombo, including transfers.
Kalkudah to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Kalkudah to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 28m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah, Eastern Province, 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- 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 Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Kalkudah to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Kalkudah to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah to Colombo is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Kalkudah to Colombo.
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