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5 h 6 min
292 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matale to Jaffna

Composite routes from Matale to Jaffna

Cheapest
5 h 6 min
Car
292 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kurunegala to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.63–$5.33

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Galewela to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.61–$5.45

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Matale to Jaffna is to bus which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matale to Jaffna is to bus via Galewela which takes 4h 54m and costs $14.13 - $16.30 .

How far is it from Matale to Jaffna?

The distance between Matale and Jaffna is 307 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Matale to Jaffna without a car is to bus via Galewela which takes 4h 54m and costs $14.13 - $16.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Matale to Jaffna, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Matale to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Matale to Jaffna is to bus via Galewela which takes 4h 54m and costs $14.13 - $16.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.87 - $17.39 and takes 5h 58m. There are no good options to bus between Matale to Jaffna.

Can I drive from Matale to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Jaffna is 293 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Matale 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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