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By car (406 km)
6 h 58 min
406 km.
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6 h 58 min
406 km.
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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 Mount Lavinia to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.54–$8.89

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Ratmalana to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.52
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rathmalana to Jaffna is to train which costs $2.17 - $7.61 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rathmalana to Jaffna is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Rathmalana and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Rathmalana and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Rathmalana to Jaffna?

The distance between Rathmalana and Jaffna is 435 km. The road distance is 406.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rathmalana to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $9 .

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

The bus from Ratmalana to Jaffna takes 7h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Rathmalana to Jaffna bus from?

Rathmalana to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ratmalana station.

Where do I catch the Rathmalana to Jaffna train from?

Rathmalana to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.

Train or bus from Rathmalana to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Rathmalana to Jaffna is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.17 - $7.61 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Rathmalana to Jaffna bus arrive?

Rathmalana to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.

Where does the Rathmalana to Jaffna train arrive?

Rathmalana to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.

Can I drive from Rathmalana to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Rathmalana to Jaffna is 406 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Rathmalana 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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