There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Nelukkulam by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Vavuniyabus
4h 20mRs 2,542–2,622Bus via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus Colombo
7h 5mRs 1,243–1,858Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
4h 48mRs 1,721–3,602Drive 260.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Nelukkulamcar 260.1 km
4h 17mRs 11,823–17,077Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
4h 4mTrain via Thandikulam
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulamtrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 24mRs 1,749–3,606
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nelukkulam is to bus via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1900 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nelukkulam is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Nelukkulam. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Nelukkulam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Colombo and Nelukkulam is 274 km. The road distance is 260.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nelukkulam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2650.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Colombo to Nelukkulam, including transfers.
Colombo to Nelukkulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Nelukkulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Nelukkulam is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nelukkulam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,152 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- 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 2,400–3,200
Train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- 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 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,152
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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 Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,398
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Nelukkulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Colombo to Nelukkulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Nelukkulam is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Colombo to Nelukkulam.
There are 11+ hotels available in Nelukkulam.