There are 3 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB) by train, plane, rideshare, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
2h 15mRs 12,593–93,343Drive 260.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB)car 260.2 km
4h 6mRs 11,754–16,978Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Valaichchenai to Colombo-CMB260.2 km
4h 6mRs 14,000–18,000
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to train and fly which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 95000.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 239 km. The road distance is 260.2 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1388+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valaichchenai and Colombo Airport (CMB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Valaichchenai to Colombo Airport (CMB). However, you can take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) airport, then fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Valaichchenai to Colombo-CMB on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Valaichchenai to Colombo-CMB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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