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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park

Composite routes from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park

Cheapest
5 h 1 min
Car
278 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$3.94

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 Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.64–$1.21
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.54–$5.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park is to train and bus which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park is to train and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs $36.96 - $47.83 .

How far is it from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park?

The distance between Jaffna and Minneriya National Park is 298 km. The road distance is 278.2 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Minneriya National Park is 278 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Jaffna to Minneriya National Park.

Where can I stay near Minneriya National Park?

There are 746+ hotels available in Minneriya National Park. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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