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Katunayake to Jaffna

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By car (372 km)
6 h 32 min
372 km.
from $20
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6 h 32 min
372 km.
from $14.15

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Gampaha to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.29–$7.62

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Katunayake to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.52
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna is to bus which costs $9 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $9 .

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake (Station) and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katunayake and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna?

The distance between Katunayake (Station) and Jaffna is 384 km. The road distance is 382.2 km.

How do I travel from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $9 .

How long does it take to get from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna?

The bus from Katunayake to Jaffna takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna bus from?

Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katunayake station.

Train or bus from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna bus arrive?

Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.

Can I drive from Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake (Station) to Jaffna is 382 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Katunayake (Station) 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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