Colombo to Pasikudah

Colombo to Pasikudah

Colombo
Pasikudah
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Colombo to Pasikudah Destination Reviews

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James A
Cheap and very efficient
Colombo to Pasikudah, Train #6075 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Sep 23, 2025
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Manoj T
The price is too high compared with other providers.
Colombo to Pasikudah, Train #6075 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 27, 2024
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Colombo to Pasikudah Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Comfort 2pax
Any time
+5h 53m
$133.30
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Van 8pax
Any time
+5h 53m
$183.29
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
06:00
13:47
$6.33
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
Second Class
06:00
14:00
$13.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
06:05
13:47
$6.33
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
15:00
23:00
$17.50
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
1st Class Seat
15:05
21:04
$19.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
3rd Class Reserved Seat
15:05
21:04
$12.55
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
15:15
22:00
$9.49
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Third Class Reserved Seats
15:15
22:00
$4.43
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
First Class Sleeping Berths
19:00
03:02
$19.06
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
3rd Class Reserved Seat
19:00
03:02
$13.27
Bus
Al Rashith Travels
Standard AC
19:30
02:40
$17.00
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
23:00
05:49
$9.49
  5.0
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Third Class Reserved Seats
23:00
05:49
$4.43

How to get from Colombo to Pasikudah

Travelling between Colombo and Pasikudah is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 287.92 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.94.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 9 hours to travel between Colombo and Pasikudah depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Pasikudah. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 8h 26m to reach Pasikudah.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Pasikudah?

Travelling between Colombo and Pasikudah can be as cheap as USD 5.94 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 287.92 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo and Pasikudah ?

  • 4 from Colombo to Pasikudah starting from 06:00 Colombo Fort until 19:00 Colombo Fort
  • 8 from Colombo to Pasikudah starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Pasikudah.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo and Pasikudah

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo to Pasikudah?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% took a train
  • 5% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Colombo to Pasikudah

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Pasikudah

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport3h 35m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day12
Distance180 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar