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There are 7 ways to get from Tangalle to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus Ex 1-22
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Kilinochchibus bus
    8h 43m
    Rs 3,769–4,238

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchitrain train Colombo / ...
    10h 58m
    Rs 2,287–4,702

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Kilinochchitrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    11h 51m
    Rs 5,339–10,890

  4. Drive  495.3 km

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Kilinochchicar car 495.3 km
    7h 6m
    Rs 21,786–31,468

  5. Bus to Koggala, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Ahangamabus bus
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    28h 4m

  6. Bus via Galewela

    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Galewelabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galewela to Kilinochchibus bus
    10h 17m

  7. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    6h 47m

Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22hAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,127Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tangalle to Kilinochchi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 504.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Tangalle to Kilinochchi via Matara and Kadawatha in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tangalle to Kilinochchi via Beliatta and Bambalapitiya in around 11h 51m.

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