There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Ariyalai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Thapalkaddaibus
49 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Pungankulamtrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
1h 10mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 59.4 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Ariyalaicar 59.4 km
59 minRs 2,687–3,880Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Ariyalaitaxi 59.4 km
59 minRs 3,100–3,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Ariyalai is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Ariyalai is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Thapalkaddai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Pungankulam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Ariyalai is 65 km. The road distance is 59.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Ariyalai without a car is to bus which takes 49 min and costs .
The bus from Kilinochchi to Thapalkaddai takes 49 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kilinochchi to Ariyalai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Ariyalai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Ariyalai is to bus which takes 49 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Ariyalai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kilinochchi to Thapalkaddai twice daily, and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Pungankulam once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Pungankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Thapalkaddai
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Ariyalai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Thapalkaddai station.
Kilinochchi to Ariyalai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pungankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Ariyalai is 59 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kilinochchi to Ariyalai.
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