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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Vankalai by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Vankalaitaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    Rs 5,744–6,544

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Vankalaitaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    Rs 4,463–5,797

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Vankalaitaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    Rs 4,951–12,323

  4. Drive 275.6 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Vankalaicar car 275.6 km
    5h 1m
    Rs 11,646–16,822

  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 Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Vankalaitaxi taxi
    5h 20m

  6. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Vankalaitaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    Rs 4,979–12,419

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vankalai. However, you can take the bus to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Vankalai. Alternatively, you can take the train to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Vankalai.

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