There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kallady by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 2mRs 1,669–3,635Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
6h 30mRs 2,720–3,238Drive 296.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kalladycar 296.2 km
5h 15mRs 13,114–18,942Fly to Batticaloa
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
26h 6mRs 28,488–151,272Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Batticaloatrain Colombo
8h 39mRs 1,669–3,635Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain
5h 25mRs 27,328–145,082
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kallady is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kallady is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kallady. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kallady. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Batticaloa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Colombo and Kallady is 351 km. The road distance is 296.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kallady without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Colombo to Kallady, including transfers.
Colombo to Kallady bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Kallady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kallady is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 26h 6m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kallady, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Batticaloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kallady bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Colombo to Kallady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Batticaloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kallady is 296 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Colombo to Kallady.
There are 47+ hotels available in Kallady.