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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kilinochchi to Kataragama

Composite routes from Kilinochchi to Kataragama

Cheapest
7 h 36 min
Car
428 km.
from $23
Other
4 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
344 km.
Select a ticket
13 h 55 min
Train, Bus
344 km.
from $8.96
13 h 13 min
Train, Taxi
345 km.
from $77.51
13 h 38 min
344 km.
from $17.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.21
Train from Polgahawela to Haputale
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.21–$3.81
Train from Kilinochchi to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.03–$6.99

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.52

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kataragama is to train and bus which costs $4.02 - $9.78 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kataragama is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Kilinochchi and Kataragama?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Kilinochchi to Kataragama?

The distance between Kilinochchi and Kataragama is 420 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 13m and costs $46.74 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kilinochchi to Kataragama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilinochchi to Kataragama bus from?

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

Where does the Kilinochchi to Kataragama bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilinochchi to Kataragama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Kataragama is 428 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Kilinochchi to Kataragama.

Where can I stay near Kataragama?

There are 364+ hotels available in Kataragama. Prices start at $64.85 per night.
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