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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kottawa to Jaffna

Composite routes from Kottawa to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 43 min
Car
399 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$495.44

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 Dehiwala to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Jaffna is to train which costs $8.15 - $15.22 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Jaffna is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $119.57 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Kottawa to Jaffna?

The distance between Kottawa and Jaffna is 420 km. The road distance is 399.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottawa to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $8.15 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Kottawa to Jaffna, including transfers.

Train or fly from Kottawa to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Jaffna is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs $8.15 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $304.35 and takes 4h 32m.

Can I drive from Kottawa to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Jaffna is 400 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Kottawa 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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