There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Vaddukoddai by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kokuvilbus
6h 35mRs 3,300–3,550Bus via Jaffna
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 27mRs 2,006–2,550Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kondaviltrain Colombo / ...
7hRs 2,079–4,196Drive 404.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Vaddukoddaicar 404.7 km
6h 47mRs 18,268–26,387Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 8mRs 104,975–211,907Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kokuvilbus
6h 19m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Vaddukoddai is to bus via Jaffna which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Vaddukoddai is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Vaddukoddai. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Kokuvil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Vaddukoddai. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kondavil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Colombo and Vaddukoddai is 414 km. The road distance is 404.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Vaddukoddai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Colombo to Vaddukoddai, including transfers.
Colombo to Vaddukoddai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Vaddukoddai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Vaddukoddai is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Vaddukoddai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kokuvil once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kondavil 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Kondavil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- 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 Kokuvil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- 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 Kokuvil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Vaddukoddai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kokuvil station.
Colombo to Vaddukoddai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kondavil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Vaddukoddai is 405 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Colombo to Vaddukoddai.
There are 192+ hotels available in Vaddukoddai.