What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu is to bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 75000 - Rs. 140000.

How far is it from Colombo to Mandaitivu?

The distance between Colombo and Mandaitivu is 422 km. The road distance is 402.4 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Mandaitivu without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3400.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Mandaitivu?

The best way to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 14000 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 75000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 5h 30m.

Can I drive from Colombo to Mandaitivu?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mandaitivu is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Colombo to Mandaitivu.

Where can I stay near Mandaitivu?

There are 192+ hotels available in Mandaitivu.

Colombo to Mandaitivu - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu 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 Jaffnabus
6h 28m
Rs 3,250–3,400
Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 28m
Rs 1,856–2,350
Train
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
6h 55m
Rs 1,979–13,282
Drive 402.4 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Mandaitivucar 402.4 km
6h 48m
Rs 16,936–24,462
Fly to Jaffna
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 30m
Rs 75,274–132,206
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 Kachcheribus
6h 25m

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

17Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

Rs 65,777Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Mandaitivu.

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Distance: 421.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mandaitivu, 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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