What is the cheapest way to get from Katubedda to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Katubedda to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katubedda to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Katubedda to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 75000 - Rs. 160000.

Is there a direct bus between Katubedda and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Soysapura and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Katubedda to Jaffna?

The distance between Katubedda and Jaffna is 434 km. The road distance is 409.7 km.

How do I travel from Katubedda to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Katubedda to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs Rs. 2700.

How long does it take to get from Katubedda to Jaffna?

The bus from Soysapura to Jaffna takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Katubedda to Jaffna bus from?

Katubedda to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Soysapura station.

Train or bus from Katubedda to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Katubedda to Jaffna is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 15000 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Katubedda to Jaffna bus arrive?

Katubedda to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.

Can I drive from Katubedda to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Katubedda to Jaffna is 410 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Katubedda to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 184+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Katubedda to Jaffna - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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

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
1. Take the bus from Soysapura to Jaffnabus
7h 30m
Rs 2,700
Train
1. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
8h 40m
Rs 2,729–14,689
Drive 409.7 km
1. Drive from Katubedda to Jaffnacar 409.7 km
6h 53m
Rs 17,202–24,847
Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Katubedda to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 10m
Taxi, fly to Jaffna
1. Take the taxi from Katubedda to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 33m
Rs 78,986–156,665

Katubedda to Jaffna by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 30mAverage Duration

Rs 2,700Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 434.5 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

NCG Express operates a bus from Soysapura to Jaffna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–13,000 and the journey takes 8h 34m.

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