There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kokavilbus
6h 15mRs 4,755–5,155Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain Colombo / ...
6h 16mRs 2,679–4,812Drive 316.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region)car 316.5 km
5h 56mRs 14,306–20,664Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Mullaitivu District (Region)taxi
6h 12mBus, train
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mankulamtrain Colombo / ...
9h 29mRs 3,227–5,391
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region). However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kokavil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region). However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Mankulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Colombo and Mullaitivu District (Region) is 372 km. The road distance is 316.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 5200.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region), including transfers.
Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 5200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mullaitivu District (Region), Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kokavil twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,656 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Mankulam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- 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 Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Anuradhapura to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kokavil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,656
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kokavil station.
Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region) is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Colombo to Mullaitivu District (Region).
There are 12+ hotels available in Mullaitivu District (Region).