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 44mRs 3,040–3,220Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallaitrain Colombo / ...
7h 6mRs 1,829–3,908Drive 408.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Naguleswaram templecar 408.8 km
6h 43mRs 17,984–25,977Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 30mRs 99,688–201,472Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 35mRs 2,407–3,050Fly 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 28mRs 28,278–144,342
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 210000.
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 44m.
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 6m.
The distance between Colombo and Naguleswaram temple is 421 km. The road distance is 408.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 44m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 7h 6m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 4h 30m.
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 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
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–340,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–300,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–350,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
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 409 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Colombo to Naguleswaram temple.
There are 196+ hotels available in Naguleswaram temple.