The average bus between Colombo and Kilinochchi takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colombo to Kilinochchi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Colombo and Kilinochchi. The earliest departure is at 9:45 PM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Kilinochchi at 3:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo station and arriving at Kilinochchi station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Colombo to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
The distance between Colombo and Kilinochchi is 279.2 km. The road distance is 332 km.
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,600–2,700 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
