There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
6h 54mRs 4,300–4,800Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 49mRs 2,907–3,650Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 16mRs 2,979–5,339Drive 421.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island)car 421.7 km
7hRs 18,545–26,786Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 30mFly to Jaffna, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Pungudutivu (Island)taxi
5h 8mRs 101,388–203,522
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) is to bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island). However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island). However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Colombo and Pungudutivu (Island) is 429 km. The road distance is 421.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island), including transfers.
Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pungudutivu (Island), Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- 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 Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- 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 Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,900
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island) is 422 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Colombo to Pungudutivu (Island).
There are 199+ hotels available in Pungudutivu (Island).