There are 6 ways to get from Iranamadu to Colombo 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 Kilinochchi to Pettahbus
5h 25mRs 3,046–3,277Train
cheapest- Take the train from Murikandy to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai
7h 34mRs 1,644–3,707Train via Kilinochchi
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
5h 35mRs 1,763–3,847Drive 324 km
- Drive from Iranamadu to Colombocar 324 km
5h 26mRs 14,582–21,062Train, fly
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Tellipallaitrain
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
6h 41mRs 105,523–214,987Train, bus
- Take the train from Murikandy to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
8h 58mRs 2,244–4,207
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iranamadu to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Iranamadu to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Iranamadu to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Iranamadu to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Iranamadu and Colombo is 338 km. The road distance is 324 km.
The best way to get from Iranamadu to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Iranamadu to Colombo, including transfers.
Iranamadu to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Iranamadu to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Iranamadu to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train via Kilinochchi, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Iranamadu, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,600–2,750 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Kilinochchi to Tellipallai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Murikandy to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Murikandy to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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Booking & Getting There
Iranamadu to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Iranamadu to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iranamadu to Colombo is 324 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Iranamadu to Colombo.
There are 1414+ hotels available in Colombo.