There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Eastern University by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
4h 38mRs 1,729–3,678Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravurbus Wellawatta
6h 12mRs 2,720–3,223Drive 285.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Eastern Universitycar 285.8 km
4h 56mRs 12,652–18,275Fly to Batticaloa
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 20mRs 29,088–152,022Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
8h 20mRs 1,729–3,678Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Eravur Stationtrain
5h 11mRs 27,388–145,142
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Eastern University is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Eastern University is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Eastern University. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Eravur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Eastern University station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Eravur Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Colombo and Eastern University is 339 km. The road distance is 285.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Eastern University without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Colombo to Eastern University, including transfers.
Colombo to Eastern University bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Eastern University train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Eastern University is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 26h 20m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Eastern University, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Eravur Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa via Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- 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
Train from Maradana to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Habarana to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Eastern University bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Eravur station.
Colombo to Eastern University train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Eravur Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Eastern University is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Colombo to Eastern University.
There are 47+ hotels available in Eastern University.