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How to get fromJaffna to Mataleby bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Matale by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
    5h 16m
    Rs 4,997–5,597

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to KurunegalatrainKankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
    5h 51m
    Rs 3,579–12,279

  3. Drive 292 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Matalecar292 km
    5h 10m
    Rs 12,288–17,749

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Mataletaxi292 km
    5h 10m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus
    3. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
    9h 31m
    Rs 3,627–4,329

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Matale. However, you can take the bus to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Matale. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Matale.

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