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Sri Lankan District Located In Northern Province Near Jaffna
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By bus
From Colombo, buses take 6-7 hours depending on where in Colombo one boards the bus (there are many options). Depending on the type of bus the fare is Rs. 1700-3300.
By taxi
From Vavuniya: Rs. 5000-6500, 1 hour 20 minutes, 74 km
Walking long distances in Kilinochchi is not recommended. The best options are to hire a vehicle or travel by taxis such as three-wheelers. Ride-share apps like Uber and Pick me are also available.
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