There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karaitivu by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
2h 48mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 54mRs 2,888–4,992Drive 162.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Karaitivucar 162.2 km
2h 36mRs 7,252–10,475Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Karaitivutaxi 162.2 km
2h 36mRs 44,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karaitivu is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karaitivu is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Karaitivu. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Karaitivu. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Colombo and Karaitivu is 167 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karaitivu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Colombo to Karaitivu, including transfers.
Colombo to Karaitivu bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Karaitivu train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Karaitivu is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Karaitivu, North Western, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Karaitivu bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Colombo to Karaitivu train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Karaitivu is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Colombo to Karaitivu.
There are 126+ hotels available in Karaitivu.