There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Navatkuli 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- Take the bus from Pettah to Kaithady
6h 3mRs 3,010–3,080Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to NavatkuliMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
7h 45mRs 1,300–13,000Drive 386.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Navatkuli386.2 km
6h 24mRs 16,145–23,320Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
5h 16mRs 71,574–98,755
Colombo to Navatkuli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Navatkuli is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 13000 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Navatkuli is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 100000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Navatkuli. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Navatkuli is 405 km. The road distance is 386.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Navatkuli without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Colombo to Navatkuli, including transfers.
Colombo to Navatkuli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Navatkuli is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 13000 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 100000 and takes 5h 16m.
Colombo to Navatkuli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Navatkuli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Navatkuli is 386 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Colombo to Navatkuli.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Navatkuli, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kaithady 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Navatkuli twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Navatkuli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–13,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–13,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kaithady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, How to get from Florence to Rome, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 208+ hotels available in Navatkuli.







