There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai (Station) by plane, rideshare, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 29mRs 91,453–182,170Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kankesanturai (Station)372.5 km
6h 50mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 372.5 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai (Station)car 372.5 km
6h 50mRs 16,724–24,157Fly 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 Kankesanturai (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 Kankesanturai (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 190000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kankesanturai (Station) is 298 km. The road distance is 372.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai (Station) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai (Station), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai (Station) is 373 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai (Station).
There are 229+ hotels available in Kankesanturai (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kankesanturai (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 Kankesanturai (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 Kankesanturai (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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