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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Nainativu by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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Bus, travel
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1. Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
2. Walk from Jaffna to Nainativuunknown
6h 48m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
2. Walk from Jaffna to Nainativuunknown
7h 14m
Fly to Trincomalee Airport, travel
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee Airport (TRR)plane CMB - TRR
2. Walk from Trincomalee Airport (TRR) to Nainativuunknown
5h 6m
Bus, travel via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
2. Walk from Jaffna to Nainativuunknown
10h 48m
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
3. Walk from Kachcheri to Nainativuunknown
6h 30m
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, travel
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
3. Walk from Rameswaram to Nainativuunknown
8h 31m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trincomalee Airport (TRR) flights

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

Rs 14,507Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Nainativu.

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Distance: 441.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nainativu, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Nainativu. However, you can take the bus to Jaffna then travel to Nainativu. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Nainativu via Jaffna in around 7h 14m.

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Kayts, Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Kayts (Tamil: ஊர்காவற்துறை, Sinhala: කයිට්ස්), is one of the important small island off the coast of the Jaffna Peninsula in northern Sri Lanka. There are number of other villages within the Kayts Island such as Allaippiddi, Mankumpan, Velanai, Saravanai, Puliyankoodal, Suruvil, Naranthanai, Karampon and Melinchimunai. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Kayts

Old Park(Opens in a new window)

Old Park (Tamil: பழைய பூங்கா Paḻaiya Pūṅkā) is a 27 acre urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. It was originally built in the 19th century as the gardens and grounds of the residency of the British Government Agent for the Northern Province.

Pungudutivu Lighthouse(Opens in a new window)

Pungudutivu Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the island of Pungudutivu in northern Sri Lanka. The lighthouse has a square tower.

Archaeological Museum(Opens in a new window)

Jaffna Archaeological Museum is located in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The land was given to museum by Arumuga Navalar Foundation, and front portion has Navalar Cultural Hall. The museum houses a rare collection of antiquities. Buddhist and Hindu religious collection are in big collection, which are in various forms of metal, wood and stone. The excellent collections begin in time from the period of ancient period Sri Lanka to the colonial era. Also, some of the archaeological excavations findings of Kandarodai can seen at this museum.

Subramaniam Park(Opens in a new window)

Subramaniam Children's Park (Tamil: சுப்பிரமணியம் சிறுவர் பூங்கா Cuppiramaṇiyam Ciṟuvar Pūṅkā; commonly known as Subramaniam Park) is an urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka.

Places to stay in Kayts

Leela Resort(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

JYKA sea city rooms(Opens in a new window)

5.3Passable

Jetwing Jaffna(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Fox Jaffna by Fox Resorts - Boutique Heritage Luxury(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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