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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Kayankerni

Composite routes from Colombo to Kayankerni

Cheapest
4 h 36 min
Car
264 km.
from $14

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 Kayankerni?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to train which costs $4.57 - $9.24 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 21m and costs $260.87 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct flight between Colombo and Kayankerni?

There are no direct flights between Colombo and Kayankerni. The fastest has 1 change and takes 25h 30m and costs $260.87 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Colombo to Kayankerni?

The distance between Colombo and Kayankerni is 292 km. The road distance is 282.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $9.78 - $11.41 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Colombo to Kayankerni, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Kayankerni?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kayankerni is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $9.78 - $11.41 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4.57 - $9.24 and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $304.35 - $815.22 and takes 26h 54m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kayankerni?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kayankerni is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Colombo to Kayankerni.

Where can I stay near Kayankerni?

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