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279 km.
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279 km.
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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:
$304.89–$1,079.81
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Valaichchenai
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.03–$6.99
Train from Habarana to Valaichchenai
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.76–$2.29

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Eastern Province is to train which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Eastern Province is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Eastern Province?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Eastern Province?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Valaichchenai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Colombo to Eastern Province?

The distance between Colombo and Eastern Province is 280 km. The road distance is 279.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Eastern Province without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $7.50 - $7.93 .

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

The bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Eastern Province?

The best way to get from Colombo to Eastern Province is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $7.50 - $7.93 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 6h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $293.48 - $815.22 and takes 26h 41m.

Where does the Colombo to Eastern Province bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colombo to Eastern Province train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colombo to Eastern Province?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Eastern Province is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Colombo to Eastern Province.

Where can I stay near Eastern Province?

There are 32+ hotels available in Eastern Province. Prices start at $25.26 per night.
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