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 25m.

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 7m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 170000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kalmunai Point?

The distance between Colombo and Kalmunai Point is 454 km. The road distance is 371.1 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 9m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 5500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 371 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Colombo to Kalmunai Point.

Where can I stay near Kalmunai Point?

There are 207+ 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 Thapalkaddaibus
2. Take the taxi from Thapalkaddai to Kalmunai Pointtaxi
7h 9m
Rs 5,000–5,500
Train, taxi via Pungankulam
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Pungankulamtrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2. Take the taxi from Pungankulam to Kalmunai Pointtaxi
8h 57m
Rs 3,679–6,237
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kalmunai Pointtaxi
7h 49m
Rs 3,879–6,339
Drive 371.1 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Kalmunai Pointcar 371.1 km
7h
Rs 16,924–24,446
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus
6h 46m
Bus, taxi via Jaffna
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
2. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kalmunai Pointtaxi
11h 25m
Rs 3,806–4,650
Fly to Jaffna, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Kalmunai Pointtaxi
6h 7m
Rs 101,875–164,107

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

14Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 13,220Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kalmunai Point.

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Distance: 453.5 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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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