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 Kankesanturaibus
6h 43mRs 2,970–3,130Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallaitrain Colombo / ...
6h 59mRs 1,300–13,000Drive 403.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Tellippalaicar 403.8 km
6h 51mRs 16,978–24,524Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5hRs 74,364–151,076
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. 70000 - Rs. 160000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Tellipallai. Services depart twice daily, 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 43m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 43m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 13000 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 160000 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 51m 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 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallai twice daily. 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
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Tellipallai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- 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 1,500–1,900
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
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