What is the cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai?

The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai?

The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 190000.

Is there a direct bus between Moratuwa and Kankesanturai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katubedda Junction and arriving at Kankesanturai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Moratuwa and Kankesanturai?

No, there is no direct train from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Kankesanturai via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai?

The distance between Moratuwa and Kankesanturai is 437 km. The road distance is 428.3 km.

How do I travel from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai without a car?

The best way to get from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2800.

How long does it take to get from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai?

The bus from Katubedda Junction to Kankesanturai takes 8h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Moratuwa to Kankesanturai bus from?

Moratuwa to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katubedda Junction station.

Where do I catch the Moratuwa to Kankesanturai train from?

Moratuwa to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai?

The best way to get from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train via Colombo Fort, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Moratuwa to Kankesanturai bus arrive?

Moratuwa to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kankesanturai station.

Where does the Moratuwa to Kankesanturai train arrive?

Moratuwa to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kankesanturai station.

Can I drive from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai?

Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Kankesanturai is 428 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai.

Where can I stay near Kankesanturai?

There are 242+ hotels available in Kankesanturai.

Moratuwa to Kankesanturai - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Moratuwa to Kankesanturai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Katubedda Junction to Kankesanturaibus
8h 10m
Rs 2,700–2,800
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dehiwala to Kankesanturaitrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
10h 30m
Rs 2,474–6,226
Train via Colombo Fort
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain Colombo / ...
8h 34m
Rs 2,484–6,239
Drive 428.3 km
1. Drive from Moratuwa to Kankesanturaicar 428.3 km
7h 13m
Rs 19,419–28,050
Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
6h 43m
Rs 30,871–129,753
Taxi, fly to Jaffna
1. Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 17m
Rs 104,471–187,153

Moratuwa to Kankesanturai by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 10mAverage Duration

Rs 2,700Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.1 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Katubedda Junction to Kankesanturai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 7h 4m.

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