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Kalutara, Sri Lanka → Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kalutara to Jaffna

Composite routes from Kalutara to Jaffna

Cheapest
7 h 11 min
Car
424 km.
from $23

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
30 min
Every day
$206.52–$434.78
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
1h 2m
Twice daily
$0.32–$0.92
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
8h 5m
Once daily
$9.00
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
10h 15m
Every 4 hours
$3.48–$5.98
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Jaffna is to train via Colombo which costs $2.39 - $8.15 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Jaffna is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct train between Kalutara and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Jaffna via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Kalutara to Jaffna?

The distance between Kalutara and Jaffna is 449 km. The road distance is 431.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalutara to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $14.67 - $16.30 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Kalutara to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kalutara to Jaffna train from?

Kalutara to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.

Train or bus from Kalutara to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Kalutara to Jaffna is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $14.67 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.39 - $8.15 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Kalutara to Jaffna train arrive?

Kalutara to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Kalutara to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Jaffna is 431 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Kalutara to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 151+ hotels available in Jaffna. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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