There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
8h 20mRs 2,640–6,168Drive 270.8 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenaicar 270.8 km
4h 51mRs 12,243–17,684Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenaitaxi 270.8 km
4h 51mRs 13,000–16,000
Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Valaichchenai via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Valaichchenai is 311 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Oddaimavadi via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai via Maho Junction in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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
Train from Maho Junction to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 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 Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Kilinochchi to Valaichchenai.
There are 111+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.