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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Punanai to Colombo

Composite routes from Punanai to Colombo

Cheapest
4 h 24 min
Car
261 km.
from $14
Other
2 h 10 min
Taxi, Plane
204 km.
from $671.59

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:
$292.18–$1,079.81

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Punani to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.97

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:
$8.51–$9.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Punanai to Colombo is to train which costs $1.52 - $5.11 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Punanai to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $282.61 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct train between Punanai and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Punani and arriving at Maradana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Punanai to Colombo?

The distance between Punanai and Colombo is 291 km. The road distance is 259.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Punanai to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $10.33 - $11.96 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Punanai to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Punanai to Colombo train from?

Punanai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Punani station.

Train or bus from Punanai to Colombo?

The best way to get from Punanai to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $10.33 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.52 - $5.11 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Punanai to Colombo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Punanai to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Punanai to Colombo is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Punanai to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1138+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $38.09 per night.
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