The average bus between Kilinochchi and Colombo takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilinochchi to Colombo. 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 3 times a day between Kilinochchi and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 10:05 PM at night, and the last departure from Kilinochchi is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Colombo at 4:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilinochchi station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
Kilinochchi to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Colombo is 279.2 km. The road distance is 332 km.
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.
