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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kandy to Kilinochchi

Composite routes from Kandy to Kilinochchi

Cheapest
4 h 36 min
Car
252 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
4h 7m
3 times a day
$1.30–$4.13
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
4h 15m
Once daily
$7.63
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
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National Transport Commission
Website
2h 30m
Every 10 minutes
$0.65–$1.20
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi is to bus which costs $8.26 - $8.80 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Kilinochchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kilinochchi via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Kandy to Kilinochchi?

The distance between Kandy and Kilinochchi is 277 km. The road distance is 254.4 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Kilinochchi without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $8.70 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Kilinochchi bus from?

Kandy to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Kilinochchi?

The best way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $8.70 - $13.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8.26 - $8.80 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Kandy to Kilinochchi bus arrive?

Kandy to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Kilinochchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kilinochchi is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kandy to Kilinochchi.

Where can I stay near Kilinochchi?

There are eight+ hotels available in Kilinochchi. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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