There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai EP 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 34mRs 21,353–98,189Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
6h 32mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
5h 20mRs 2,300–2,800Drive 280.2 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai EP to Colombocar 280.2 km
4h 25mRs 12,735–18,395
Valaichchenai EP to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai EP to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai EP to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 100000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Colombo Pettah. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Valaichchenai EP and Colombo is 271 km. The road distance is 280.2 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai EP to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Valaichchenai EP to Colombo, including transfers.
Valaichchenai EP to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai EP to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai EP to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800 and takes 5h 20m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai EP, 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
Valaichchenai EP to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Valaichchenai EP to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai EP to Colombo is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Valaichchenai EP to Colombo.
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