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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Chenkalady

Composite routes from Colombo to Chenkalady

Cheapest
4 h 38 min
Car
297 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
25h 30m
Every day
$260.87–$923.91
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
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Sri Lanka Railways
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6h 31m
3 times a day
$1.74–$5.98
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 1
Superline Travels
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Superline Travels
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5h 44m
Once daily
$7.61–$7.93
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Chenkalady?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Chenkalady is to train which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Chenkalady?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Chenkalady is to drive which takes 5h and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Chenkalady?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Eravur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Chenkalady?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Eravur Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Colombo to Chenkalady?

The distance between Colombo and Chenkalady is 299 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Chenkalady without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Chenkalady without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $7.61 - $7.93 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Chenkalady?

The bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur takes 5h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Chenkalady bus from?

Colombo to Chenkalady bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Chenkalady train from?

Colombo to Chenkalady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Chenkalady?

The best way to get from Colombo to Chenkalady is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $7.61 - $7.93 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 6h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $293.48 - $815.22 and takes 26h 18m.

Where does the Colombo to Chenkalady bus arrive?

Colombo to Chenkalady bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Eravur station.

Where does the Colombo to Chenkalady train arrive?

Colombo to Chenkalady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Eravur Station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Chenkalady?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Chenkalady is 285 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Colombo to Chenkalady.

Where can I stay near Chenkalady?

There are 79+ hotels available in Chenkalady. Prices start at $22.60 per night.
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