What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island) is to bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island) is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 110000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kayts (Island)?

The distance between Colombo and Kayts (Island) is 431 km. The road distance is 411.7 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kayts (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island)?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island), including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Kayts (Island)?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island) is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 14000 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 110000 and takes 5h 36m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kayts (Island)?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kayts (Island) is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Colombo to Kayts (Island).

Where can I stay near Kayts (Island)?

There are 185+ hotels available in Kayts (Island).

Colombo to Kayts (Island) - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island) by bus, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffna
6h 35m
Rs 3,700–4,000
Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to JaffnaColombo
10h 35m
Rs 2,306–2,950
Train
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to JaffnaColombo / ...
7h 2m
Rs 2,479–13,882
Drive 411.7 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Kayts (Island)411.7 km
6h 53m
Rs 17,321–25,020
Fly to Jaffna
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
5h 36m
Rs 70,674–107,805
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 Kachcheri
6h 31m

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

17Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

Rs 62,802Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kayts (Island).

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Distance: 431.2 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kayts (Island), Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–13,000 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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