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

The cheapest way to get from Buttala to Jaffna is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 25000 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buttala to Jaffna is to drive which takes 8h 9m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 27000.

How far is it from Buttala to Jaffna?

The distance between Buttala and Jaffna is 669 km. The road distance is 429.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Buttala to Jaffna without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 14h 5m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 15000.

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

It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Buttala to Jaffna, including transfers.

Can I drive from Buttala to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Buttala to Jaffna is 430 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Buttala to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 195+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Buttala to Jaffna - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Buttala to Jaffna by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Welimadataxi
2. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
14h 5m
Rs 12,982–14,842
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Heel Oyataxi
2. Take the train from Heel Oya to Polgahawelatrain
3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain
14h 47m
Rs 8,699–24,208
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Welimadataxi
2. Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain
14h 31m
Rs 11,582–25,142
Drive 429.7 km
1. Drive from Buttala to Jaffnacar 429.7 km
8h 9m
Rs 18,075–26,108
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Jaffnataxi 429.7 km
8h 9m
Rs 21,000–26,000
Taxi, fly to Jaffna
1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
8h 49m
Rs 72,481–134,887
Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
9h 41m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

Rs 64,202Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Buttala to Jaffna.

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Distance: 669.4 km
Duration: 14h 5m

What companies run services between Buttala, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Buttala to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to Welimada, take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Pettah, then take the bus to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Welimada, take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Colombo Fort, then take the train to Jaffna.

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