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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Kankesanturai

Composite routes from Colombo to Kankesanturai

Cheapest
7 h 4 min
Car
407 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Airlines

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:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.17–$7.61

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:
$9.00
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kankesanturai is to train which costs $2.17 - $7.61 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kankesanturai is to fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $250 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Kankesanturai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Kankesanturai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Kankesanturai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kankesanturai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Colombo to Kankesanturai?

The distance between Colombo and Kankesanturai is 417 km. The road distance is 407.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kankesanturai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $9 .

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

The bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai takes 6h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Kankesanturai bus from?

Colombo to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Kankesanturai train from?

Colombo to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Kankesanturai?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kankesanturai is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.17 - $7.61 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Colombo to Kankesanturai bus arrive?

Colombo to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kankesanturai station.

Where does the Colombo to Kankesanturai train arrive?

Colombo to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kankesanturai station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kankesanturai?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kankesanturai is 408 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Colombo to Kankesanturai.

Where can I stay near Kankesanturai?

There are 165+ hotels available in Kankesanturai. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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