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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katunayake to Jaffna

Composite routes from Katunayake to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 32 min
Car
363 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane

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 to Jaffna?

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Katunayake 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 to Jaffna?

The distance between Katunayake and Jaffna is 384 km. The road distance is 373.9 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Katunayake to Jaffna bus from?

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

Train or bus from Katunayake to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Katunayake to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Katunayake to Jaffna bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Katunayake to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Jaffna is 374 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Katunayake 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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