There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Warakapolabus
4h 25mRs 3,365–3,745Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 29mRs 2,079–4,054Drive 267.4 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Kegallecar 267.4 km
4h 38mRs 12,079–17,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Kegalletaxi 267.4 km
4h 38mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kegalle is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Warakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Kegalle is 297 km. The road distance is 267.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Kilinochchi to Kegalle, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Kegalle is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kilinochchi to Warakapola once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,150–2,250 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 16m.
- 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
- 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
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,150–2,250
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Kilinochchi to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Kegalle is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Kilinochchi to Kegalle.
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