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Colombo, Sri Lanka → Valaichenai, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Valaichenai

Composite routes from Colombo to Valaichenai

Cheapest
5 h 36 min
Car
295 km.
from $16
Fastest
57 min
Plane

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 Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.16–$7.62
Train from Maradana to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.16–$7.62
Train from Habarana to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.95–$2.92

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$9.40

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to train which costs $5.43 - $11.96 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

How far is it from Colombo to Valaichenai?

The distance between Colombo and Valaichenai is 352 km. The road distance is 295.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $10.33 - $11.41 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Colombo to Valaichenai, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Valaichenai?

The best way to get from Colombo to Valaichenai is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $10.33 - $11.41 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.43 - $11.96 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $293.48 - $815.22 and takes 26h 31m.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Valaichenai?

It is currently 13:42 at both, Colombo and Valaichenai.

Can I drive from Colombo to Valaichenai?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Valaichenai is 296 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Colombo to Valaichenai.

Where can I stay near Valaichenai?

There are 47+ hotels available in Valaichenai. Prices start at $7.86 per night.
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