There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Matara by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
9h 21mRs 3,230–3,390Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Mataratrain Maradana
11hRs 1,619–17,482Train, bus
- Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
9h 32mRs 1,909–13,062Drive 530.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna Fort to Mataracar 530.9 km
8h 4mRs 22,449–32,426Train, bus, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi
8h 25mBus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Matarabus
13h 56mRs 2,422–3,870
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Matara is to train and bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 14000 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Matara is to drive which takes 8h 4m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 33000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna Fort to Matara. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Matara via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna Fort to Matara. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Matara via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Jaffna Fort and Matara is 544 km. The road distance is 530.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Jaffna Fort to Matara, including transfers.
Jaffna Fort to Matara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna Fort to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Matara is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 18000 and takes 11h.
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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–13,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–13,000
Train from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,500
Train from Fort Station to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–5,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Jaffna to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,450
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,450
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Jaffna to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,631
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,000–1,100
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,800
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,420
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna Fort to Matara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Jaffna Fort to Matara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna Fort to Matara is 531 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Jaffna Fort to Matara.
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