There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Elephant passbus
6h 5mRs 4,000–4,300Train via Paranthan
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
7h 35mRs 3,079–5,360Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
6h 41mRs 3,379–5,652Drive 367.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Parkcar 367.3 km
6h 26mRs 16,591–23,965Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
5h 41mBus, train
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
10h 34mRs 3,627–5,891
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Elephant pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kilinochchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Chundikkulam National Park is 382 km. The road distance is 367.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park, including transfers.
Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Chundikkulam National Park, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Elephant pass twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
- 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Colombo Fort to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Anuradhapura to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Elephant pass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Elephant pass station.
Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park is 367 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Colombo to Chundikkulam National Park.
There are 11+ hotels available in Chundikkulam National Park.