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How to get fromNavatkuli to Colomboby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Navatkuli to Colombo by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Navatkuli to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    6h 49m
    Rs 1,300–3,400
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chavakachcheri to Pettahbus bus
    7h 17m
    Rs 3,874–5,625
  3. Drive  385 km

    1. Drive from Navatkuli to Colombocar car 385 km
    6h 25m
    Rs 17,305–24,995
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane JAF - CMB
    4h 36m
    Rs 104,529–212,216

Navatkuli to Colombo by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,300Cheapest Price
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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.

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