There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanthurai Station by plane, rideshare, car, bus, or train
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Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 31mRs 91,503–182,220Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kankesanthurai Station372.6 km
6h 50mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 372.6 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanthurai Stationcar 372.6 km
6h 50mRs 16,728–24,163Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Kankesanturaitrain
6h 39mFly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, train
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain
9h 46mRs 57,853–61,673
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanthurai Station is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanthurai Station is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 190000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kankesanthurai Station is 299 km. The road distance is 372.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanthurai Station without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanthurai Station, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanthurai Station is 373 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanthurai Station.
There are 229+ hotels available in Kankesanthurai Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kankesanthurai Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Kankesanthurai Station, Sri Lanka?
SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kankesanthurai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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