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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kilinochchi to Katunayake

Composite routes from Kilinochchi to Katunayake

Cheapest
5 h 28 min
Car
298 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Jaffna to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.44–$190.56

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kilinochchi to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.03–$6.99
Train from Kilinochchi to Tellipallai
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.57–$1.65

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kilinochchi to Katunayake
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Katunayake is to train which costs $2.07 - $6.52 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Katunayake is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $8.37 .

Is there a direct bus between Kilinochchi and Katunayake?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Katunayake. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Kilinochchi to Katunayake?

The distance between Kilinochchi and Katunayake is 314 km. The road distance is 309.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $8.37 .

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

The bus from Kilinochchi to Katunayake takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Kilinochchi to Katunayake bus from?

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

Train or bus from Kilinochchi to Katunayake?

The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Katunayake is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $8.37 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.07 - $6.52 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Kilinochchi to Katunayake bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilinochchi to Katunayake?

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

Where can I stay near Katunayake?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Katunayake. Prices start at $15.33 per night.
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