Facts about the transport from Colombo to Kankesanthurai
| Cheapest Transport | $8 |
| Fastest Transport | 6h 28m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:45 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 324 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | IndiGo, Sri Lanka Railway |
Colombo to Kankesanthurai
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Colombo to Kankesanthurai Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 05:15 | 12:13 | $10.22 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 05:30 | 12:13 | $10.22 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 05:45 | 12:13 | $10.22 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 2nd Class Reserved Seat | 05:45 | 15:20 | $16.10 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 05:45 | 13:38 | $6.07 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 05:45 | 15:20 | $19.39 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 06:40 | 14:33 | $8.94 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 06:40 | 14:33 | $6.07 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 19:04 | 04:24 | $6.70 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 19:04 | 04:24 | $9.58 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 20:00 | 04:24 | $8.94 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 20:00 | 04:24 | $6.07 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 2nd Class Reserved Seat | 20:00 | 04:35 | $15.08 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | First Class Seat | 20:00 | 04:35 | $18.33 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | First Class Seat | 20:00 | 04:32 | $18.33 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 2nd Class Reserved Seat | 20:00 | 04:32 | $15.08 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | First Class Seat | 20:00 | 04:29 | $18.33 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 2nd Class Reserved Seat | 20:00 | 04:29 | $15.08 |
How to get from Colombo to Kankesanthurai
Travelling between Colombo and Kankesanthurai is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 11.74 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.59.
How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kankesanthurai?
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 26 hours to travel between Colombo and Kankesanthurai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Kankesanthurai. Train will bring you to your destination in 6h 28m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 55m to reach Kankesanthurai.
How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Kankesanthurai?
Travelling between Colombo and Kankesanthurai can be as cheap as USD 7.59 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 11.74 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railway Train 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 Kankesanthurai ?
- 3 from Colombo to Kankesanthurai starting from 05:45 Colombo Fort until 20:00 Colombo Fort
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Kankesanthurai.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
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 Kankesanthurai?
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
Transportation from Colombo to Kankesanthurai
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Trains$ 7.59
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Flights$ 290.44
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available