There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Hatton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain Colombo
9h 40mRs 2,579–13,350Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hattonbus
15h 35mRs 2,003–2,500Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hattonbus
12h 7mRs 3,400–3,550Drive 383.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Hattoncar 383.9 km
6h 52mRs 16,202–23,402Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Hattontaxi 383.9 km
6h 52mRs 19,000–23,000
Jaffna to Hatton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Hatton is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Hatton is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Hatton. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Hatton via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Hatton. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Hatton via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Jaffna and Hatton is 422 km. The road distance is 383.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Hatton without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Jaffna to Hatton, including transfers.
Jaffna to Hatton bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Hatton train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Hatton is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3600 and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Hatton, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Hatton via Polgahawela in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaffna to Hatton via Pettah and Colombo in around 12h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Hatton bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna to Hatton train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Hatton is 384 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Jaffna to Hatton.
There are 948+ hotels available in Hatton.