There are 4 ways to get from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Kankesanturaibus
6h 58mRs 2,940–3,090Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wellawatta to Kankesanturaitrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 9mRs 1,300–3,400Drive 410.9 km
- Drive from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station)car 410.9 km
7h 2mRs 18,496–26,716Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5hRs 106,042–213,108
Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) is to fly which takes 5h and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station). However, there are services departing from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane and arriving at Kankesanturai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Kankesanturai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Wellawatte and Kankesanturai (Station) is 429 km. The road distance is 410.9 km.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station), including transfers.
Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane station.
Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wellawatta station.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Wellawatte, Sri Lanka and Kankesanturai (Station), Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Kankesanturai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wellawatta to Kankesanturai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 9h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Wellawatta to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
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Booking & Getting There
Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kankesanturai station.
Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kankesanturai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station) is 411 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Wellawatte to Kankesanturai (Station).
There are 218+ hotels available in Kankesanturai (Station).