There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Iranamadu 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 Kilinochchi
5h 10mRs 3,045–3,155Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to MurikandyColombo
6h 41mRs 1,719–10,531Drive 325.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Iranamadu325.2 km
5h 25mRs 13,594–19,635Fly to Jaffna, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Iranamadu
6h 12mRs 74,424–102,155Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
4h 50m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Iranamadu is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Iranamadu is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3200.
The distance between Colombo and Iranamadu is 337 km. The road distance is 325.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Iranamadu without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Colombo to Iranamadu, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Iranamadu is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 11000 and takes 6h 41m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Iranamadu is 325 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Colombo to Iranamadu.
There are seven+ hotels available in Iranamadu.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Iranamadu, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,605 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Murikandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–11,000 and the journey takes 6h 38m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–95,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Murikandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 2,800–11,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,605
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,800–4,600
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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