There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Pooneryn by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Palaibus
- Take the taxi from Palai to Pooneryntaxi
6h 19mRs 5,200–5,800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Chavakacheritrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
7h 59mRs 2,679–4,918Train, taxi
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palaitrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Palai to Pooneryntaxi
6h 55mRs 3,879–6,289Drive 361.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pooneryncar 361.4 km
6h 4mRs 16,217–23,424Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Palaibus
- Take the taxi from Palai to Pooneryntaxi
6h 2mBus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 51mRs 3,306–4,150
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pooneryn is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pooneryn is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pooneryn. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pooneryn. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Chavakacheri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Colombo and Pooneryn is 405 km. The road distance is 361.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pooneryn without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Colombo to Pooneryn, including transfers.
Colombo to Pooneryn bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Pooneryn train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pooneryn is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pooneryn, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Chavakacheri once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 7h 36m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–1,650 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- 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 Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,300
Train from Colombo Fort to Chavakacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- 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 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–3,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Pooneryn bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Jaffna station.
Colombo to Pooneryn train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chavakacheri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pooneryn is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Colombo to Pooneryn.
There are 245+ hotels available in Pooneryn.