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Two ways to Travel from Kilinochchi to Colombo

Composite routes from Kilinochchi to Colombo

Cheapest
5 h 41 min
Car
329 km.
from $18
Other
5 h 41 min
Rideshare
329 km.
from $12.52

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 Pettah
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Colombo is to train which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $9 .

Is there a direct bus between Kilinochchi and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Pettah. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kilinochchi and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Kilinochchi to Colombo?

The distance between Kilinochchi and Colombo is 352 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $9 .

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

The bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Kilinochchi to Colombo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilinochchi to Colombo train from?

Kilinochchi to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.

Train or bus from Kilinochchi to Colombo?

The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.74 - $5.98 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Kilinochchi to Colombo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilinochchi to Colombo train arrive?

Kilinochchi to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.

Can I drive from Kilinochchi to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Colombo is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Kilinochchi to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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