There are 3 ways to get from Sammanturai to Colombo by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 2mRs 2,962–3,682Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Sammanturai to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 2mRs 3,948–6,429Drive 305.1 km
- Drive from Sammanturai to Colombocar 305.1 km
5h 34mRs 13,778–19,901
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sammanturai to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sammanturai to Colombo is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sammanturai to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Sammanturai and Colombo is 363 km. The road distance is 305.1 km.
The best way to get from Sammanturai to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Sammanturai to Colombo, including transfers.
Sammanturai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Sammanturai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sammanturai to Colombo is 305 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Sammanturai to Colombo.
There are 1358+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Sammanturai, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- 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 Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–3,200
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