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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Tellippalai

Composite routes from Colombo to Tellippalai

Cheapest
6 h 58 min
Car
403 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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Tellippalai is to train which costs $2.07 - $7.07 and takes 6h 59m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Tellippalai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Tellipallai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Colombo to Tellippalai?

The distance between Colombo and Tellippalai is 327 km. The road distance is 403.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Tellippalai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $9.57 - $9.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Colombo to Tellippalai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Tellippalai train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Tellippalai?

The best way to get from Colombo to Tellippalai is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.57 - $9.78 and takes 6h 48m, you could also train, which costs $2.07 - $7.07 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Colombo to Tellippalai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colombo to Tellippalai?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Tellippalai is 403 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Colombo to Tellippalai.

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 Tellippalai?

There are 167+ hotels available in Tellippalai. Prices start at $11.42 per night.
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