There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kaithady by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kaithadybus
6h 5mRs 3,010–3,180Train via Kodikamam
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kodikamamtrain Colombo / ...
7h 42mRs 1,689–3,689Drive 389.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kaithadycar 389.1 km
6h 33mRs 17,572–25,381Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 7mRs 104,825–211,707Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chavakacheritrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
8h 52mRs 1,689–3,698Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus
5h 48m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kaithady is to train via Kodikamam which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kaithady is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kaithady. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kaithady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Kaithady. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kodikamam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Colombo and Kaithady is 393 km. The road distance is 389.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaithady without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Colombo to Kaithady, including transfers.
Colombo to Kaithady bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kaithady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kaithady is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train via Kodikamam, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3700 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kaithady, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kaithady 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kodikamam once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- 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 Colombo Fort to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- 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 Colombo Fort to Chavakacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kaithady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kaithady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kaithady bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kaithady station.
Colombo to Kaithady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kodikamam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kaithady is 389 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Colombo to Kaithady.
There are 196+ hotels available in Kaithady.