There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Walasmulla by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
9h 9mRs 14,230–17,390Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
11h 26mRs 7,119–13,439Drive 528.1 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Walasmullacar 528.1 km
8h 46mRs 23,223–33,545Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Walasmullataxi
6h 34mBus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Tangallebus
14h 39mRs 9,502–13,551
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Walasmulla is to train which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Walasmulla is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 34000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Walasmulla. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Matara via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Walasmulla. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Beliatta via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Jaffna and Walasmulla is 576 km. The road distance is 528.1 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Walasmulla without a car is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Jaffna to Walasmulla, including transfers.
Jaffna to Walasmulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Walasmulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Walasmulla is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Walasmulla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Walasmulla via Kadawatha and Matara in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Walasmulla via Fort Station and Beliatta in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 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 Kachcheri to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Jaffna to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,450
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,450
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kadawatha to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- 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 1,000–1,632
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,000–1,100
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,800
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Walasmulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Jaffna to Walasmulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Walasmulla is 528 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Jaffna to Walasmulla.
There are 1339+ hotels available in Walasmulla.