There are 6 ways to get from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kilinochchibus
11h 23mRs 4,860–5,387Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bandarawela to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
12h 42mRs 2,631–6,255Drive 352 km
- Drive from Bandarawela to Kilinochchicar 352 km
6h 28mRs 15,876–22,932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Kilinochchitaxi 352 km
6h 28mRs 43,000–55,000Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
27h 56mDrive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Bandarawela to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
7h 39m
Bandarawela to Kilinochchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Kilinochchi via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Bandarawela and Kilinochchi is 532 km. The road distance is 352 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Bandarawela station.
Bandarawela to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 11h 23m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 42m.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction in around 12h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bandarawela to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Bandarawela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,700
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–55,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bandarawela to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Bandarawela to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Kilinochchi is 352 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Bandarawela to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.