There are 6 ways to get from Chilaw to Kankesanturai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chilaw to Jaffnabus
6h 7mRs 2,484Train
- Take the train from Chilaw to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kankesanturaitrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
11h 44mRs 2,528–6,304Drive 321.9 km
- Drive from Chilaw to Kankesanturaicar 321.9 km
5h 44mRs 14,160–20,453Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 56mRs 110,219–218,037Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chilaw to Vavuniyabus
- Take the train from Vavuniya to Kankesanturaitrain Colombo / ...
6h 14mTaxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Chilaw to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
6h 49mRs 33,619–150,637
Chilaw to Kankesanturai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kankesanturai is to bus which costs Rs. 2484 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kankesanturai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 110000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kankesanturai via Jaffna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chilaw to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kankesanturai via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Chilaw and Kankesanturai is 345 km. The road distance is 321.9 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kankesanturai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs Rs. 2484.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chilaw to Kankesanturai, including transfers.
Chilaw to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Kankesanturai is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs Rs. 2484. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Jaffna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,484 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chilaw to Kankesanturai via Ragama in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–370,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–340,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 110,000–380,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chilaw to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
Train from Ragama to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
Train from Vavuniya to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,484
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Chilaw to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chilaw to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Chilaw to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kankesanturai is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Chilaw to Kankesanturai.
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