There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Punani
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
4hRs 2,379–4,510Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8hRs 1,929–3,936Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 51mRs 2,800–3,339Drive 280.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Passikudah Baycar 280.8 km
4h 27mRs 12,431–17,956Fly to Batticaloa, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa (BTC) to Passikudah Baytaxi
26h 46mRs 30,088–153,222Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Valaichchenaitrain
4h 54mRs 27,588–145,422
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay is to train via Punani which takes 4h and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Oddaimavadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Punani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Colombo and Passikudah Bay is 318 km. The road distance is 280.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay without a car is to train via Punani which takes 4h and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Colombo to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Passikudah Bay is to train via Punani which takes 4h and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Punani 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- 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 Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,600
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Oddaimavadi station.
Colombo to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Punani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Passikudah Bay is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Colombo to Passikudah Bay.
There are 89+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.