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How to get fromJaffna Fort to Mataraby bus, train, car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Matara by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus bus Ex 1-22
    9h 21m
    Rs 3,230–3,390

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain train Maradana
    11h
    Rs 1,619–17,482

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    9h 32m
    Rs 1,909–13,062

  4. Drive 530.9 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna Fort to Mataracar car 530.9 km
    8h 4m
    Rs 22,449–32,426

  5. Train, bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    4. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi taxi
    8h 25m

  6. Bus via Kurunegala

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Kurunegalabus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Matarabus bus
    13h 56m
    Rs 2,422–3,870

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 10,813Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka and Matara, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Matara via Jaffna and Kadawatha in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Matara via Jaffna and Fort Station in around 11h.

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