There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Keerimalai by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
6h 43mRs 2,990–3,150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallaitrain Colombo / ...
7h 4mRs 1,769–3,828Drive 408.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Keerimalaicar 408.7 km
6h 54mRs 18,341–26,493Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 54mRs 104,625–211,407Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 36mRs 2,406–3,050
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Keerimalai is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Keerimalai is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Keerimalai. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kankesanturai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Keerimalai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Tellipallai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Colombo and Keerimalai is 420 km. The road distance is 408.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Keerimalai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Colombo to Keerimalai, including transfers.
Colombo to Keerimalai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Keerimalai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Keerimalai is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Keerimalai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- 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 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Keerimalai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kankesanturai station.
Colombo to Keerimalai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Tellipallai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Keerimalai is 409 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Colombo to Keerimalai.
There are 245+ hotels available in Keerimalai.