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How to Travel from

Jaffna to Embilipitiya

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Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$495.44

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26
Train from Jaffna to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.91–$6.22
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.94–$8.42

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.52

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Embilipitiya is to train and bus which costs $3.48 - $9.78 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Embilipitiya is to drive which takes 8h 26m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna and Embilipitiya?

No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Jaffna to Embilipitiya?

The distance between Jaffna and Embilipitiya is 524 km. The road distance is 495.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Jaffna to Embilipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 11h 43m and costs $10.33 - $11.96 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Jaffna to Embilipitiya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Embilipitiya bus from?

Jaffna to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.

Train or bus from Jaffna to Embilipitiya?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Embilipitiya is to bus which takes 11h 43m and costs $10.33 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Jaffna to Embilipitiya bus arrive?

Jaffna to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Embilipitiya?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Embilipitiya is 495 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Jaffna to Embilipitiya.

Where can I stay near Embilipitiya?

There are 301+ hotels available in Embilipitiya. Prices start at $15.66 per night.
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