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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Ilavalai

Composite routes from Colombo to Ilavalai

Cheapest
7 h
Car
407 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$423.91

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallai
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.07–$7.07

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.71
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.73

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ilavalai?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ilavalai is to train which costs $3.48 - $8.70 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Ilavalai?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ilavalai is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Colombo to Ilavalai?

The distance between Colombo and Ilavalai is 424 km. The road distance is 407.2 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Ilavalai without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Ilavalai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $10.22 - $10.54 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Colombo to Ilavalai, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Ilavalai?

The best way to get from Colombo to Ilavalai is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $10.22 - $10.54 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.48 - $8.70 and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $103.26 - $282.61 and takes 4h 14m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Ilavalai?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ilavalai is 407 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Colombo to Ilavalai.

Which airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport Airport to Jaffna Airport?

FlexFlight ApS, SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Bandaranaike International Airport Airport to Jaffna Airport.

Where can I stay near Ilavalai?

There are 152+ hotels available in Ilavalai. Prices start at $11.42 per night.
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