There are 4 ways to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
1h 52mRs 22,311–103,140Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
6h 42mRs 1,781–3,868Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 32mRs 2,882–3,487Drive 287.6 km
- Drive from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombocar 287.6 km
4h 36mRs 12,346–17,834
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda 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 Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda and Colombo is 270 km. The road distance is 287.6 km.
The best way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo, including transfers.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 32m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily. 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 to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Colombo.
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