There are 4 ways to get from Navatkuli to Colombo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Navatkuli to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 49mRs 1,300–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chavakachcheri to Pettahbus
7h 17mRs 3,874–5,625Drive 385 km
- Drive from Navatkuli to Colombocar 385 km
6h 20mRs 16,899–24,409Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 40mRs 99,491–152,171
Navatkuli to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Navatkuli to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Navatkuli to Colombo is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 160000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Navatkuli and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Navatkuli and Colombo is 390 km. The road distance is 385 km.
The best way to get from Navatkuli to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3400.
The train from Navatkuli to Colombo Fort takes 6h 49m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Navatkuli to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Navatkuli station.
The best way to get from Navatkuli to Colombo is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 4h 40m.
Navatkuli to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Navatkuli to Colombo is 385 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Navatkuli to Colombo.
What companies run services between Navatkuli, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Navatkuli to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 49m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Chavakachcheri to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–140,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Navatkuli to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chavakachcheri to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
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