There are 4 ways to get from Rathnapuram to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Pettahbus
5h 30mRs 3,072–3,308Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
5h 40mRs 1,789–3,878Drive 328.6 km
- Drive from Rathnapuram to Colombocar 328.6 km
5h 34mRs 14,979–21,636Train, bus
- Take the train from Murikandy to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
9h 6mRs 2,473–4,477
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathnapuram to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnapuram to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathnapuram to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathnapuram to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Rathnapuram and Colombo is 338 km. The road distance is 328.6 km.
The best way to get from Rathnapuram to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Rathnapuram to Colombo, including transfers.
Rathnapuram to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Rathnapuram to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Rathnapuram to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Rathnapuram, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,600–2,750 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Murikandy to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kilinochchi to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- 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
Rathnapuram to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Rathnapuram to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnapuram to Colombo is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Rathnapuram to Colombo.
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