There are 4 ways to get from Kalmunai to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Kalmunai to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
7h 24mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Maho to Kilinochchitrain
11h 5mRs 4,924–8,687Drive 340.3 km
- Drive from Kalmunai to Kilinochchicar 340.3 km
6h 7mRs 15,296–22,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Kilinochchitaxi 340.3 km
6h 7mRs 17,000–21,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalmunai to Kilinochchi is to bus and train which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kalmunai to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalmunai to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Kilinochchi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Kalmunai and Kilinochchi is 384 km. The road distance is 340.3 km.
The best way to get from Kalmunai to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Kalmunai to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Kalmunai to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Kalmunai to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalmunai to Kilinochchi is 340 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Kalmunai to Kilinochchi.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.
What companies run services between Kalmunai, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalmunai to Kilinochchi via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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