There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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 Pettah to Elephant passbus
5h 47mRs 2,830–2,900Train via Paranthan
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Paranthantrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 57mRs 2,029–4,110Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
6h 3mRs 2,329–4,452Drive 346.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Elephant Passcar 346.6 km
5h 47mRs 15,652–22,608Fly to Jaffna, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Elephant Passtaxi
5h 42mRs 106,975–214,207Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
5h 3m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Elephant Pass. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Elephant pass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Elephant Pass. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kilinochchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Colombo and Elephant Pass is 361 km. The road distance is 346.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass, including transfers.
Colombo to Elephant Pass bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Elephant Pass train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Elephant Pass is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Elephant Pass, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Elephant pass twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,550 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
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 Colombo Fort to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Colombo Fort to Paranthan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Elephant pass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,550
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–3,600
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Elephant Pass bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Elephant pass station.
Colombo to Elephant Pass train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Elephant Pass is 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Colombo to Elephant Pass.
There are nine+ hotels available in Elephant Pass.