There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kilinochchibus
5h 16mRs 2,600–2,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
5h 47mRs 1,300–11,000Drive 331.6 km
- Drive from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchicar 331.6 km
5h 32mRs 13,940–20,135Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
4h 50m
Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Colombo Fort and Kilinochchi is 333 km. The road distance is 331.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2700.
The bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 11000 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- 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 2,900–11,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,700
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi is 2h 30m behind Colombo Fort. It is currently 2:49 PM in Colombo Fort and 12:19 PM in Kilinochchi.
Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.