There are 7 ways to get from Hatton to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
10h 8mRs 2,557–6,247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hatton to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
15h 36mRs 2,045–2,844Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Hatton to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
11h 49mRs 3,445–3,944Drive 384 km
- Drive from Hatton to Jaffnacar 384 km
6h 45mRs 17,260–24,931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Jaffnataxi 384 km
6h 45mRs 21,000–26,000Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
6h 36mRs 127,830–238,876Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 30m
Hatton to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hatton to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2900 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Hatton to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs Rs. 120000 - Rs. 240000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hatton to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Hatton to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Hatton and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Hatton and Jaffna is 423 km. The road distance is 384 km.
The best way to get from Hatton to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Hatton to Jaffna, including transfers.
Hatton to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hatton station.
Hatton to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hatton station.
The best way to get from Hatton to Jaffna is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4000 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Hatton, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Hatton to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hatton to Jaffna via Colombo and Pettah in around 11h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hatton to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hatton to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Hatton to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–38,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hatton to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Hatton to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hatton to Jaffna is 384 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Hatton to Jaffna.
There are 234+ hotels available in Jaffna.