There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
6h 46mRs 3,080–3,250Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallaitrain Colombo / ...
7h 8mRs 1,849–3,958Drive 411.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Naguleswaram templecar 411.1 km
6h 57mRs 18,729–27,052Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
6h 30mRs 26,305–124,357Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 36mRs 2,306–2,950Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 59mRs 99,675–181,457
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 190000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kankesanturai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Tellipallai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Colombo and Naguleswaram temple is 421 km. The road distance is 411.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple, including transfers.
Colombo to Naguleswaram temple bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Naguleswaram temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 190000 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Naguleswaram temple, 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 twice 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
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- 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 Tellipallai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Naguleswaram temple bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kankesanturai station.
Colombo to Naguleswaram temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Tellipallai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Naguleswaram temple is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple.
There are 230+ hotels available in Naguleswaram temple.