There are 5 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 12,593–93,343Train
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 2,480–2,937Train via Fort Station
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 36mRs 2,579–6,286Drive 261.1 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Katunayakecar 261.1 km
4h 7mRs 11,742–16,960
Valaichchenai to Katunayake by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. 95000.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Fort Station via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Katunayake is 239 km. The road distance is 261.1 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 via Fort Station, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 36m.
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 Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 32m.
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 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
Train from Valaichchenai to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- 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
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 Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Katunayake is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Valaichchenai to Katunayake.
There are 1522+ hotels available in Katunayake.