There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Tellippalai by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
6h 48mRs 2,970–3,030Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to TellipallaiColombo / ...
6h 59mRs 1,300–13,000Drive 403.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Tellippalai403.8 km
6h 48mRs 17,005–24,562Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
5hRs 69,364–111,075
Colombo to Tellippalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Tellippalai is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 13000 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Tellippalai is to fly which takes 5h and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 120000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Tellipallai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Colombo and Tellippalai is 419 km. The road distance is 403.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Tellippalai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs Rs. 2950 - Rs. 3050.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Colombo to Tellippalai, including transfers.
Colombo to Tellippalai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Tellippalai is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs Rs. 2950 - Rs. 3050. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 13000 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 5h.
Colombo to Tellippalai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Tellipallai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Tellippalai is 404 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Colombo to Tellippalai.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Tellippalai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallai 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–13,000 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 3,000–13,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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