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How to get fromGalle to Kilinochchiby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Galle to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Kilinochchibus bus
    7h 10m
    Rs 2,883–3,071

  2. Train via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Dehiwalatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Dehiwala to Kilinochchitrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    10h 37m
    Rs 1,482–6,252

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchitrain train Colombo / ...
    9h 25m
    Rs 1,500–6,266

  4. Drive 434.2 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Kilinochchicar car 434.2 km
    6h 44m
    Rs 19,450–28,095

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Kilinochchitaxi taxi 434.2 km
    6h 44m
    Rs 47,000–60,000

  6. Fly from Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    25h 39m

  7. Bus via Galewela

    1. Take the bus from Galle to Galewelabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galewela to Kilinochchibus bus
    8h 49m

  8. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    6h 12m

Galle to Kilinochchi by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Kilinochchi via Kadawatha in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Kilinochchi via Colombo Fort in around 9h 25m.

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