There are 5 ways to get from Gampaha to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
4h 31mRs 3,146–3,459Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gampaha to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
5h 17mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 306.5 km
- Drive from Gampaha to Kilinochchicar 306.5 km
5h 8mRs 13,772–19,892Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Kilinochchitaxi 306.5 km
5h 8mRs 15,000–19,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
4h 41m
Gampaha to Kilinochchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Kilinochchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampaha and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Gampaha and Kilinochchi is 306 km. The road distance is 306.5 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Gampaha to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Gampaha to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Gampaha to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,250–2,400 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,250–2,400
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Gampaha to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Gampaha to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Kilinochchi is 307 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Gampaha to Kilinochchi.
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