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Colombo, Sri Lanka → Velanai, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Velanai

Composite routes from Colombo to Velanai

Cheapest
6 h 58 min
Car
408 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:
$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 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 Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.71
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:
$3.37–$5.98

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Velanai is to bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal which costs $5.98 - $9.78 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Velanai is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $11.41 - $12.50 .

How far is it from Colombo to Velanai?

The distance between Colombo and Velanai is 432 km. The road distance is 408 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Velanai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $11.41 - $12.50 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Colombo to Velanai, including transfers.

Train or bus from Colombo to Velanai?

The best way to get from Colombo to Velanai is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $11.41 - $12.50 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.22 - $10.87 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Velanai?

It is currently 12:18 at both, Colombo and Velanai.

Can I drive from Colombo to Velanai?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Velanai is 408 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Colombo to Velanai.

Where can I stay near Velanai?

There are 150+ hotels available in Velanai. Prices start at $11.42 per night.
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