There are 4 ways to get from Kinniya to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus
5h 16mRs 2,848–3,643Train
cheapest- Take the train from China Bay to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
6h 22mRs 2,166–4,223Drive 251 km
- Drive from Kinniya to Colombocar 251 km
4h 1mRs 11,462–16,557Bus via Thambalagamuwa
- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
6h 41mRs 2,437–4,735
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinniya to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kinniya to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinniya to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinniya to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Kinniya and Colombo is 264 km. The road distance is 251 km.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Kinniya to Colombo, including transfers.
Kinniya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Kinniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Kinniya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from China Bay to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from China Bay to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–900
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kinniya to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kinniya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinniya to Colombo is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kinniya to Colombo.
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