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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bentota to Jaffna

Composite routes from Bentota to Jaffna

Cheapest
7 h 29 min
Car
445 km.
from $24

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
IndiGo Airlines
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
IndiGo Airlines
Website
3h 30m
Monday
$195.65–$423.91
Cinnamon Air
Website
30 min
Every day
$206.52–$434.78
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
Call
Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
1h 33m
Once daily
$0.38–$1.08
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
8h 5m
Once daily
$9.00
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
10h 15m
Every 4 hours
$3.48–$5.98
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bentota to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Bentota to Jaffna is to train via Colombo which costs $2.50 - $8.15 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bentota to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Bentota to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct train between Bentota and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct train from Bentota to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Bentota and arriving at Jaffna via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Bentota to Jaffna?

The distance between Bentota and Jaffna is 467 km. The road distance is 455.6 km.

How do I travel from Bentota to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Bentota to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $45.65 - $53.26 .

How long does it take to get from Bentota to Jaffna?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Bentota to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bentota to Jaffna train from?

Bentota to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bentota station.

Train or bus from Bentota to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Bentota to Jaffna is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $45.65 - $53.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.39 - $8.15 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Bentota to Jaffna train arrive?

Bentota to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Bentota to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Bentota to Jaffna is 456 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Bentota to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 151+ hotels available in Jaffna. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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