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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to St. John's College

Composite routes from Colombo to St. John's College

Cheapest
6 h 41 min
Car
391 km.
from $21

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 Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
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 Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.00
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.48–$5.98

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to St. John's College?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to St. John's College is to bus via Jaffna which costs $3.48 - $5.98 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to St. John's College?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to St. John's College is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $9 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and St. John's College?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Kachcheri. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and St. John's College?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Colombo to St. John's College?

The distance between Colombo and St. John's College is 415 km. The road distance is 391.5 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to St. John's College without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to St. John's College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $9 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to St. John's College?

The bus from Pettah to Kachcheri takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Colombo to St. John's College bus from?

Colombo to St. John's College bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to St. John's College train from?

Colombo to St. John's College train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Colombo to St. John's College?

The best way to get from Colombo to St. John's College is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.07 - $7.07 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Colombo to St. John's College bus arrive?

Colombo to St. John's College bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kachcheri station.

Where does the Colombo to St. John's College train arrive?

Colombo to St. John's College train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.

Can I drive from Colombo to St. John's College?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to St. John's College is 391 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Colombo to St. John's College.

Where can I stay near St. John's College?

There are 151+ hotels available in St. John's College. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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