There are 5 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
11h 9mRs 4,809–5,406Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
12h 2mRs 2,679–6,254Drive 352.1 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Bandarawelacar 352.1 km
6h 28mRs 15,880–22,938Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Bandarawelataxi 352.1 km
6h 28mRs 43,000–55,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
8h 58m
Kilinochchi to Bandarawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Bandarawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Bandarawela via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Bandarawela is 534 km. The road distance is 352.1 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Bandarawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela via Polgahawela in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Bandarawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kilinochchi to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Bandarawela is 352 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Kilinochchi to Bandarawela.
There are 1574+ hotels available in Bandarawela.