There are 5 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Warakapolabus
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Kalutarabus
7h 1mRs 3,015–3,445Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
7h 26mRs 2,479–6,168Drive 367.1 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Kalutaracar 367.1 km
6hRs 16,473–23,794Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Kalutarataxi 367.1 km
6hRs 18,000–22,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Anuradhapuratrain
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
10hRs 2,780–4,880
Kilinochchi to Kalutara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kalutara is to drive which takes 6h and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Kalutara via Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Kalutara is 378 km. The road distance is 367.1 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Kilinochchi to Kalutara, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Kalutara is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Kalutara via Warakapola in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Kilinochchi to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,150–2,250
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,150–2,250
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Booking & Getting There
Kilinochchi to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Kilinochchi to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Kalutara is 367 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Kilinochchi to Kalutara.
There are 826+ hotels available in Kalutara.