There are 4 ways to get from Ragama to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandana to Kilinochchibus
5h 57mRs 3,777–5,426Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Kilinochchitrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 17mRs 1,300–3,300Drive 320.3 km
- Drive from Ragama to Kilinochchicar 320.3 km
5h 20mRs 14,524–20,979Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
4h 45m
Ragama to Kilinochchi by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Kandana and arriving at Kilinochchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ragama and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Ragama and Kilinochchi is 331 km. The road distance is 320.3 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Ragama to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Ragama to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kandana station.
Ragama to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ragama to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Ragama, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kandana to Kilinochchi twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,608 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Kilinochchi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kandana to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,608
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ragama to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Ragama to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Kilinochchi is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Ragama to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.