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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Vakarai

Composite routes from Colombo to Vakarai

Cheapest
4 h 56 min
Car
286 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
25h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$923.91
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Punani
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.63–$5.22
Train from Maradana to Punani
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.63–$5.22

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.28–$4.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Vakarai is to train which costs $8.70 - $14.13 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Vakarai is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs $260.87 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Colombo to Vakarai?

The distance between Colombo and Vakarai is 340 km. The road distance is 286.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Vakarai without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $8.70 - $14.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Colombo to Vakarai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Vakarai?

It is currently 14:53 at both, Colombo and Vakarai.

Can I drive from Colombo to Vakarai?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Vakarai is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Colombo to Vakarai.
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