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2 h 49 min
155 km.
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2 h 49 min
155 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 Maradana to Valaichchenai
Ave. Duration:
7h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.03–$6.99

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 Kalkudah?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalkudah is to train which costs $3.26 - $7.61 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalkudah is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 20m and costs $260.87 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Colombo to Kalkudah?

The distance between Colombo and Kalkudah is 286 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kalkudah without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $8.70 - $10.33 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Colombo to Kalkudah, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Kalkudah?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kalkudah is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $8.70 - $10.33 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.26 - $7.61 and takes 6h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $293.48 - $815.22 and takes 26h 40m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kalkudah?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalkudah is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Colombo to Kalkudah.

Where can I stay near Kalkudah?

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