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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katunayake to Kilinochchi

Composite routes from Katunayake to Kilinochchi

Cheapest
5 h 29 min
Car
299 km.
from $16

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:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Gampaha to Kilinochchi
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.91–$6.26

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Katunayake to Kilinochchi
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Kilinochchi is to bus which costs $8.37 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $8.37 .

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake and Kilinochchi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katunayake and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Katunayake to Kilinochchi?

The distance between Katunayake and Kilinochchi is 315 km. The road distance is 309.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Katunayake to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $8.37 .

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

The bus from Katunayake to Kilinochchi takes 4h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Katunayake to Kilinochchi bus from?

Katunayake to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katunayake station.

Train or bus from Katunayake to Kilinochchi?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $8.37 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $33.70 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Katunayake to Kilinochchi bus arrive?

Katunayake to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.

Can I drive from Katunayake to Kilinochchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Kilinochchi is 309 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Katunayake 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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