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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Malabe to Jaffna

Composite routes from Malabe to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 40 min
Car
392 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:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26
Train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26

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:
$10.52
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:
$4.07–$6.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Malabe to Jaffna is to train via Bambalapitiya which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malabe to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $15.22 - $17.39 .

How far is it from Malabe to Jaffna?

The distance between Malabe and Jaffna is 403 km. The road distance is 392.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Malabe to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $15.22 - $17.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Malabe to Jaffna, including transfers.

Train or bus from Malabe to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Malabe to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $15.22 - $17.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $15.22 and takes 6h 54m.

Can I drive from Malabe to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Malabe to Jaffna is 393 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Malabe 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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