There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Katunayake by train, plane, bus, 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 12,593–88,343Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Ragamatrain Batticaloa
9h 29mRs 2,479–6,118Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
6h 27mRs 2,480–2,937Drive 260.9 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Katunayakecar 260.9 km
4h 7mRs 11,852–17,119
Valaichchenai to Katunayake by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Katunayake is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Katunayake is to train and fly which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 90000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Katunayake via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Katunayake is 239 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Valaichchenai to Katunayake, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Katunayake is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
- 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 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
Train from Valaichchenai to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,400–1,700
- 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 to Katunayake bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Valaichchenai to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Katunayake is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Valaichchenai to Katunayake.
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