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Kelaniya, Sri Lanka → Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kelaniya to Jaffna

Composite routes from Kelaniya to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 37 min
Car
387 km.
from $21

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:
$228.67–$571.67

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Ragama to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.29–$7.62

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kiribathgoda to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.94–$6.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Jaffna is to bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal which costs $8.15 - $11.96 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $11.20 - $11.74 .

How far is it from Kelaniya to Jaffna?

The distance between Kelaniya and Jaffna is 394 km. The road distance is 387.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kelaniya to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $11.20 - $11.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Kelaniya to Jaffna, including transfers.

Train or bus from Kelaniya to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Kelaniya to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $11.20 - $11.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 7h 48m.

Can I drive from Kelaniya to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Jaffna is 387 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Kelaniya to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 153+ hotels available in Jaffna. Prices start at $11.42 per night.
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