There are 6 ways to get from Hatton to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hatton to PolgahawelaBadulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to JaffnaColombo / ...
10h 8mRs 2,557–14,158Bus
- Take the bus from Hatton to Colombo
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffna
11h 43mRs 3,445–3,549Drive 383.3 km
- Drive from Hatton to Jaffna383.3 km
6h 49mRs 16,130–23,298Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Jaffna383.3 km
6h 49mRs 19,000–23,000Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Colombo-Airport-CMB
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
7h 1mRs 66,817–103,093Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Colombo-Airport-CMB
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
7h 53m
Hatton to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hatton to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 15000 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hatton to Jaffna is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
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 43m.
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 383.3 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. 15000.
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. 15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3600 and takes 11h 43m.
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 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–120,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hatton to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–11,000
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hatton to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–23,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 383 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Hatton to Jaffna.
There are 185+ hotels available in Jaffna.