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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wattala to Jaffna

Composite routes from Wattala to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 35 min
Car
387 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 Ragama to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Wattala to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
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 Wattala to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Jaffna is to bus which costs $9 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wattala to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $9 .

Is there a direct bus between Wattala and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wattala and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Wattala to Jaffna?

The distance between Wattala and Jaffna is 405 km. The road distance is 387.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Wattala to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $9 .

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

The bus from Wattala to Jaffna takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Wattala to Jaffna bus from?

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

Train or bus from Wattala to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Wattala to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.43 - $11.96 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Wattala to Jaffna bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wattala to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Jaffna is 388 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Wattala 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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