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5 h 10 min
291 km.
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Matale, Sri Lanka → Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matale to Jaffna

Composite routes from Matale to Jaffna

Cheapest
5 h 10 min
Car
291 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
5h
3 times a day
$1.63–$5.33
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
4h 5m
Once daily
$6.96
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
7h 40m
Every 4 hours
$2.61–$5.45
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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