There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
4h 6mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
5h 5mDrive 237 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Kilinochchicar 237 km
4h 7mRs 10,703–15,460Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kilinochchitaxi 237 km
4h 7mRs 11,000–15,000
Kurunegala to Kilinochchi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kilinochchi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Kilinochchi is 235 km. The road distance is 237 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
The train from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kurunegala to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi via Dambulla in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–15,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kurunegala to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Kilinochchi is 237 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi.
There are 11+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.