How to Travel from
Jaffna to Kantale
by Car
Schedule
Jaffna, Sri Lanka → Kantale, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Kantale
Composite routes from Jaffna to Kantale
Cheapest
4 h 34 min
Car
263 km.
from $14
Transport providers
Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Madawachchiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.08–$3.43
Train from Jaffna to Maho
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.34
Train from Maho Junction to Kantale
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.83–$2.41
Bus operators
NCG Express
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kantale
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.64–$9.15
National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.40–$2.54
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kantale?
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kantale is to train which costs $2.07 - $7.07 and takes 8h 49m.
What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kantale?
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kantale is to train and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs $44.57 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Jaffna and Kantale?
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Kantale. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kantale via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Is there a direct train between Jaffna and Kantale?
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Kantale station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kantale Station via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
How far is it from Jaffna to Kantale?
The distance between Jaffna and Kantale is 287 km. The road distance is 263.3 km.
How do I travel from Jaffna to Kantale without a car?
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kantale without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs $44.57 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Kantale?
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Jaffna to Kantale, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Jaffna to Kantale bus from?
Jaffna to Kantale bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Where do I catch the Jaffna to Kantale train from?
Jaffna to Kantale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Train or bus from Jaffna to Kantale?
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kantale is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.07 - $7.07 and takes 8h 49m.
Where does the Jaffna to Kantale bus arrive?
Jaffna to Kantale bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Where does the Jaffna to Kantale train arrive?
Jaffna to Kantale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Can I drive from Jaffna to Kantale?
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Kantale is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Jaffna to Kantale.
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