There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Hatton by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela JunctionKankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to HattonColombo
9h 40mRs 2,579–13,350Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hatton
11h 42mRs 3,400–3,550Drive 383.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Hatton383.9 km
6h 49mRs 16,155–23,334Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Hatton383.9 km
6h 49mRs 19,000–23,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)JAF - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hatton
6h 21mRs 66,439–103,110
Jaffna to Hatton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Hatton is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 14000 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Hatton is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 21m and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 110000.
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 11h 42m.
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, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3600 and takes 11h 42m.
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 11h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 15m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–23,000
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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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 49m to drive from Jaffna to Hatton.
There are 919+ hotels available in Hatton.









