There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kerudavil by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kodikamamtrain Colombo / ...
6h 49mRs 2,779–5,109Bus via Jaffna
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
11h 50mRs 1,676–2,090Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Vallai Junctionbus
7h 7mRs 2,920–2,990Drive 399.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kerudavilcar 399.4 km
6h 43mRs 17,925–25,892Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 59mRs 104,775–211,557
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kerudavil is to bus via Jaffna which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kerudavil is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kerudavil. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Vallai Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Kerudavil. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kodikamam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Colombo and Kerudavil is 398 km. The road distance is 399.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kerudavil without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Colombo to Kerudavil, including transfers.
Colombo to Kerudavil bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kerudavil train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kerudavil is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3000 and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kerudavil, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Vallai Junction twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,550 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- 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 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Vallai Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,550
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kerudavil bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vallai Junction station.
Colombo to Kerudavil train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kodikamam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kerudavil is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Colombo to Kerudavil.
There are 245+ hotels available in Kerudavil.