There are 4 ways to get from Addalachenai to Colombo by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Kalmunai
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 12mRs 3,429–4,234Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Addalachenai to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 12mRs 4,414–6,981Drive 326.5 km
- Drive from Addalachenai to Colombocar 326.5 km
5h 40mRs 14,696–21,227Bus
- Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
9h 20mRs 5,100–5,873
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addalachenai to Colombo is to bus via Kalmunai which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Addalachenai to Colombo is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Addalachenai to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Addalachenai and Colombo is 372 km. The road distance is 326.5 km.
The best way to get from Addalachenai to Colombo without a car is to bus via Kalmunai which takes 7h 12m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Addalachenai to Colombo, including transfers.
Addalachenai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Addalachenai to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Addalachenai to Colombo is 326 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Addalachenai to Colombo.
There are 1412+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Addalachenai, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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