There are 4 ways to get from Navatkuli to Colombo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kaithady to Pettahbus
6h 13mRs 3,017–3,174Train
cheapest- Take the train from Navatkuli to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 49mRs 1,300–13,000Drive 385 km
- Drive from Navatkuli to Colombocar 385 km
6h 24mRs 16,177–23,367Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 36mRs 74,491–152,171
Navatkuli to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Navatkuli to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 13000 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Navatkuli to Colombo is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs Rs. 70000 - 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 393 km. The road distance is 385 km.
The best way to get from Navatkuli to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Navatkuli to Colombo, including transfers.
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 bus which takes 6h 13m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 13000 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 4h 36m.
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 24m to drive from Navatkuli to Colombo.
What companies run services between Navatkuli, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kaithady to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Navatkuli to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–13,000 and the journey takes 6h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 65,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Navatkuli to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–13,000
- 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 2,900–13,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kaithady to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- 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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