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How to get fromColombo to Poonakaryby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Poonakary by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Pallaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Pallai to Poonakarytaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    Rs 5,200–5,700

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    10h 50m
    Rs 3,306–4,050

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palaitrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palai to Poonakarytaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    Rs 3,879–6,289

  4. Drive 359.7 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Poonakarycar car 359.7 km
    6h 1m
    Rs 16,062–23,201

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Palaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palai to Poonakarytaxi taxi
    6h 1m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,711Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Poonakary.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 418.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–1,650 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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