There are 6 ways to get from Poonakary to Colombo by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
5h 58mRs 3,023–5,337Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Poonakary to Palaitaxi
- Take the bus from Palai to Pettahbus
6h 23mRs 5,199–5,753Drive 358.3 km
- Drive from Poonakary to Colombocar 358.3 km
6hRs 15,971–23,069Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Poonakary to Jaffna (JAF)taxi
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
5h 2mRs 100,950–223,896Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Poonakary to Palaitaxi
- Take the train from Palai to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
7h 10mRs 3,810–6,266Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
10h 50mRs 3,320–4,087
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poonakary to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Poonakary to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 230000.
No, there is no direct bus from Poonakary to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Poonakary to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Poonakary and Colombo is 360 km. The road distance is 358.3 km.
The best way to get from Poonakary to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Poonakary to Colombo, including transfers.
Poonakary to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Jaffna station.
Poonakary to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Poonakary to Colombo is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4100 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Poonakary, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–1,650 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–210,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–210,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Palai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- 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 2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Palai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–3,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
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Booking & Getting There
Poonakary to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Poonakary to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poonakary to Colombo is 358 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Poonakary to Colombo.
There are 1441+ hotels available in Colombo.