There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Matugama by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Ambepussa
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Warakapolabus
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Kalutarabus
8h 24mRs 5,942–6,991Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
8h 44mRs 4,979–9,256Drive 442.8 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Matugamacar 442.8 km
7h 7mRs 19,911–28,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Matugamataxi 442.8 km
7h 7mRs 39,000–47,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matugamataxi
5h 18mRs 120,968–232,145Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
12h 33mRs 5,653–7,320
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Matugama is to train which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Matugama is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 120000 - Rs. 240000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kalutara via Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Matugama. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Jaffna and Matugama is 467 km. The road distance is 442.8 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Matugama without a car is to bus via Ambepussa which takes 8h 24m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Jaffna to Matugama, including transfers.
Jaffna to Matugama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Matugama is to bus via Ambepussa which takes 8h 24m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Matugama via Warakapola and Kalutara in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–47,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Matugama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Jaffna to Matugama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Matugama is 443 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Jaffna to Matugama.
There are 681+ hotels available in Matugama.