There are 4 ways to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
6h 52mRs 1,300–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tellippalai to Pettahbus
8h 36mRs 3,870–5,619Drive 404.9 km
- Drive from Kankesanthurai Station to Colombocar 404.9 km
6h 52mRs 18,208–26,301Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 28mRs 104,108–211,719
Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tellippalai and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Kankesanthurai Station and Colombo is 415 km. The road distance is 404.9 km.
The best way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3400.
The train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort takes 6h 52m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Tellippalai station.
Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kankesanturai station.
The best way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 36m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Kankesanthurai Station, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Tellippalai to Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- 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 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Tellippalai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
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Booking & Getting There
Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo is 405 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Kankesanthurai Station to Colombo.
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