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Jaffna, Sri Lanka → Hambantota, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Hambantota

Composite routes from Jaffna to Hambantota

Cheapest
9 h 5 min
Car
549 km.
from $30
Other
5 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
412 km.
Select a ticket
12 h 32 min
Train, Bus
412 km.
from $39.76
10 h 23 min
Train, Bus, Taxi
411 km.
from $91.76
12 h 26 min
412 km.
from $47.67
12 h 9 min
Train, Taxi
411 km.
from $124.27

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

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 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
Email:
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
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.79
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 Hambantota?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Hambantota is to train and bus which costs $22.83 - $33.70 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Hambantota is to drive which takes 9h 10m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

How far is it from Jaffna to Hambantota?

The distance between Jaffna and Hambantota is 482 km. The road distance is 549.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Jaffna to Hambantota without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 10h 23m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Jaffna to Hambantota, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Jaffna to Hambantota?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Hambantota is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs $29.35 - $35.87 . There are no good options to train or fly between Jaffna to Hambantota.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Hambantota?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Hambantota is 549 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Jaffna to Hambantota.

Where can I stay near Hambantota?

There are 156+ hotels available in Hambantota. Prices start at $19.89 per night.
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