There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Kilinochchi by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Jaffna, train
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Jaffna (JAF)plane ATH - JAF
- Take the train from Chunnakam to Kilinochchitrain
22h 38mRs 165,033–416,943Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane ATH - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
19h 32m
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kilinochchi is to fly and train which costs Rs. 160000 - Rs. 420000 and takes 22h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Kilinochchi is to fly and train which takes 22h 38m and costs Rs. 160000 - Rs. 420000.
The distance between Athens and Kilinochchi is 6505 km.
It takes approximately 22h 38m to get from Athens to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Kilinochchi is 3h 30m ahead of Athens. It is currently 9:33 PM in Athens and 1:03 AM in Kilinochchi.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Athens to Kilinochchi. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Chunnakam, then take the train to Kilinochchi. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Kilinochchi.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Doha, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–290,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Dubai, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–300,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Istanbul, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–320,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Mumbai, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–240,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Sharjah, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–220,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Abu Dhabi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–200,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Athens International Airport to Jaffna via Mumbai, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 190,000–490,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Jaffna via Manama, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 160,000–410,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Jaffna via Doha, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 190,000–600,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chunnakam to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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