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Matugama, Sri Lanka → Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matugama to Jaffna

Composite routes from Matugama to Jaffna

Cheapest
7 h 12 min
Car
442 km.
from $24

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$228.67–$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:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Mount Lavinia to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.54–$8.89
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Panadura to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
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 Matugama to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Matugama to Jaffna is to train which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matugama to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Matugama to Jaffna?

The distance between Matugama and Jaffna is 475 km. The road distance is 442.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Matugama to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $23.91 - $28.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Matugama to Jaffna, including transfers.

Train or bus from Matugama to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Matugama to Jaffna is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $23.91 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the time difference between Matugama and Jaffna?

It is currently 09:29 at both, Matugama and Jaffna.

Can I drive from Matugama to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Matugama to Jaffna is 442 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Matugama 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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