There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kilinochchibus
5h 5mRs 2,600–2,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
5h 47mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 332.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region)car 332.1 km
5h 34mRs 15,044–21,730Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
4h 48m
Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Colombo and Kilinochchi District (Region) is 332 km. The road distance is 332.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2700.
The bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi District (Region), Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,600–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 5m. 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 14,000–110,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,700
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region) is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Colombo to Kilinochchi District (Region).
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi District (Region).