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475 km.
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Kataragama, Sri Lanka → Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kataragama to Jaffna

Composite routes from Kataragama to Jaffna

Cheapest
8 h 47 min
Car
475 km.
from $26
Other
12 h 10 min
Bus, Train
390 km.
from $16.50
15 h 28 min
390 km.
from $17.96
27 h 13 min
Plane, Bus
390 km.
Select a ticket
14 h 44 min
Taxi
390 km.
from $78.33
8 h 55 min
Plane
390 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
21h 45m
Every day
$266.78–$698.70
+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
6h 40m
3 times a day
$2.41–$8.26
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
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National Transport Commission
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NCG Express
Website
6h 15m
3 times a day
$10.52
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
4h 1m
Every 30 minutes
$2.54–$4.57
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kataragama to Jaffna is to bus which costs $10.87 - $14.13 and takes 15h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kataragama to Jaffna is to drive which takes 8h 42m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Kataragama and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Kataragama to Jaffna?

The distance between Kataragama and Jaffna is 668 km. The road distance is 493.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kataragama to Jaffna without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 10m and costs $10.87 - $19.57 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Kataragama to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kataragama to Jaffna bus from?

Kataragama to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.

Train, bus or fly from Kataragama to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Kataragama to Jaffna is to bus which takes 15h 28m and costs $10.87 - $14.13 . There are no good options to train or fly between Kataragama to Jaffna.

Where does the Kataragama to Jaffna bus arrive?

Kataragama to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kataragama to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama to Jaffna is 493 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Kataragama 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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