Colombo to Kilinochchi

Colombo to Kilinochchi

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Colombo to Kilinochchi Schedule

Colombo to Kilinochchi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 6pax Any timeLKR 62,409
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 05:35 - 11:53LKR 2,285
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 11:50 - 17:51LKR 3,650
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 20:00 - 03:00LKR 2,810
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 22:25 - 04:32LKR 4,830

Transportation from Colombo to Kilinochchi

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Kilinochchi

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport5h 59m
Earliest Departure5:35 凌晨
Latest Departure8:00 晚上
Departures per day4
Distance300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesSri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi

Travelling between Colombo and Kilinochchi is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 226.04 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 164.39.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 8 hours to travel between Colombo and Kilinochchi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Kilinochchi. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 59m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 4m to reach Kilinochchi.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi?

Travelling between Colombo and Kilinochchi can be as cheap as USD 164.39 if you opt for a Stef Lanka Tours taxi and as expensive as USD 226.04 if you buy a Stef Lanka Tours taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo and Kilinochchi ?

  • 4 from Colombo to Kilinochchi starting from 00:00 Colombo Transfer until 00:00 Colombo Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Kilinochchi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo and Kilinochchi

Stef Lanka Tours

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo to Kilinochchi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train