There are 5 ways to get from Palali to Colombo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
7h 3mRs 1,863–4,066Bus
- Take the bus from Tellippalai to Pettahbus
7h 44mRs 3,423–3,655Drive 400.1 km
- Drive from Palali to Colombocar 400.1 km
6h 46mRs 17,993–25,990Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 26mRs 103,922–211,498Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
10h 40mRs 2,450–3,059
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palali to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Palali to Colombo is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palali to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tellippalai and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Palali to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Palali and Colombo is 423 km. The road distance is 400.1 km.
The best way to get from Palali to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Palali to Colombo, including transfers.
Palali to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Tellippalai station.
Palali to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kankesanturai station.
The best way to get from Palali to Colombo is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3700 and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Palali, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Tellippalai to Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Tellippalai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Palali to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Palali to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palali to Colombo is 400 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Palali to Colombo.
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