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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Eastern Province to Colombo

Composite routes from Eastern Province to Colombo

Cheapest
4 h 45 min
Car
278 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$923.91

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Valaichchenai to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.74–$5.98

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.50–$7.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Eastern Province to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Eastern Province to Colombo is to train which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eastern Province to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Eastern Province to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $293.48 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Eastern Province and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Colombo Pettah. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Eastern Province and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Eastern Province to Colombo?

The distance between Eastern Province and Colombo is 276 km. The road distance is 278.6 km.

How do I travel from Eastern Province to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Eastern Province to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $7.50 - $7.93 .

How long does it take to get from Eastern Province to Colombo?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Eastern Province to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastern Province to Colombo bus from?

Eastern Province to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.

Where do I catch the Eastern Province to Colombo train from?

Eastern Province to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.

Train, bus or fly from Eastern Province to Colombo?

The best way to get from Eastern Province to Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $293.48 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7.50 - $7.93 and takes 4h 58m, you could also train, which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Eastern Province to Colombo bus arrive?

Eastern Province to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.

Where does the Eastern Province to Colombo train arrive?

Eastern Province to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Eastern Province to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Province to Colombo is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Eastern Province to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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