What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point is to bus and taxi via Jaffna which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4700 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 16m and costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 110000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kalmunai Point?

The distance between Colombo and Kalmunai Point is 453 km. The road distance is 382.1 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kalmunai Point without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 7m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 5500.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kalmunai Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalmunai Point is 382 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Colombo to Kalmunai Point.

Where can I stay near Kalmunai Point?

There are 185+ hotels available in Kalmunai Point.

Colombo to Kalmunai Point - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Thapalkaddai
2. Take the taxi from Thapalkaddai to Kalmunai Point
7h 7m
Rs 5,000–5,500
Train, taxi via Pungankulam
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to PungankulamMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
2. Take the taxi from Pungankulam to Kalmunai Point
8h 55m
Rs 3,679–15,319
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to JaffnaColombo / ...
2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kalmunai Point
7h 48m
Rs 3,879–15,482
Drive 382.1 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Kalmunai Point382.1 km
6h 42m
Rs 15,794–22,814
Fly to Jaffna, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Kalmunai Point
6h 16m
Rs 73,524–101,055
Bus, taxi via Jaffna
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to JaffnaColombo
2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kalmunai Point
11h 24m
Rs 3,806–4,650
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithady
6h 40m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

Rs 60,673Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 453.2 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kalmunai Point, Northern Province, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kalmunai Point. However, you can take the bus to Thapalkaddai then take the taxi to Kalmunai Point. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jaffna then take the taxi to Kalmunai Point.

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