There are 4 ways to get from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mankulam to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 28mRs 2,649–4,894Bus
- Take the bus from Kokavil to Pettahbus
6h 40mRs 4,784–5,166Drive 315.1 km
- Drive from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombocar 315.1 km
5h 55mRs 14,245–20,575Train, bus
- Take the train from Mankulam to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
8h 51mRs 3,249–5,394
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kokavil and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Mankulam and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Mullaitivu District (Region) and Colombo is 324 km. The road distance is 315.1 km.
The best way to get from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo, including transfers.
Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kokavil station.
Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mankulam station.
The best way to get from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 5200 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Mullaitivu District (Region), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mankulam to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kokavil to Pettah twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,685 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mankulam to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
Train from Mankulam to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kokavil to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,685
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo is 315 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Mullaitivu District (Region) to Colombo.
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