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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Matale

Composite routes from Jaffna to Matale

Cheapest
5 h 6 min
Car
292 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.91–$6.22

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.35

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.40–$2.54
Bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Matale is to bus via Vavuniya which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Matale is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

How far is it from Jaffna to Matale?

The distance between Jaffna and Matale is 365 km. The road distance is 292.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Jaffna to Matale without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $17.39 - $21.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Jaffna to Matale, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Jaffna to Matale?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Matale is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $17.39 - $21.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.87 - $17.39 and takes 5h 43m. There are no good options to fly between Jaffna to Matale.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Matale?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Matale is 293 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Jaffna to Matale.

Where can I stay near Matale?

There are 1034+ hotels available in Matale. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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