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How to get fromAthens to Kilinochchiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Kilinochchi by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Jaffna, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane ATH - JAF
    2. Take the train from Chunnakam to Kilinochchitrain train
    18h
    Rs 154,764–379,039

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane ATH - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    16h 50m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration18h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRs 138,201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,505.3 km
  • Duration: 18h

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 taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Chunnakam, then take the train to Kilinochchi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Kilinochchi.

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