There are 7 ways to get from Tangalle to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus Ex 1-22
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Kilinochchibus
8h 43mRs 3,769–4,238Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tangalle to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
10h 58mRs 2,287–4,702Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Kilinochchitrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
11h 51mRs 5,339–10,890Drive 495.2 km
- Drive from Tangalle to Kilinochchicar 495.2 km
7h 19mRs 22,268–32,165Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Tangalle to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
27h 41mBus via Galewela
- Take the bus from Tangalle to Galewelabus
- Take the bus from Galewela to Kilinochchibus
10h 17mDrive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
6h 47m
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tangalle to Kilinochchi is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4700 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tangalle to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 33000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tangalle to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Kilinochchi via Matara and Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tangalle to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Kilinochchi via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Tangalle and Kilinochchi is 505 km. The road distance is 495.2 km.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Tangalle to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Tangalle to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Tangalle to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Tangalle to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 11h 51m.
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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Bambalapitiya to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,450–2,600
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,450–2,600
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Galewela to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tangalle to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Tangalle to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tangalle to Kilinochchi is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Tangalle to Kilinochchi.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.














