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

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Jaffna is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 14000 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matara to Jaffna is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 33000.

Is there a direct bus between Matara and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Matara and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct train from Matara to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Jaffna via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Matara to Jaffna?

The distance between Matara and Jaffna is 565 km. The road distance is 528.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Matara to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs Rs. 3220 - Rs. 3270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Matara to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Jaffna bus from?

Matara to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Matara to Jaffna train from?

Matara to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.

Train or bus from Matara to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Matara to Jaffna is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs Rs. 3220 - Rs. 3270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 18000 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Matara to Jaffna bus arrive?

Matara to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.

Where does the Matara to Jaffna train arrive?

Matara to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.

Can I drive from Matara to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Jaffna is 529 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Matara to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 195+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Matara to Jaffna - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Matara to Jaffna 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
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
9h 50m
Rs 3,222–3,268
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
12h 25m
Rs 1,540–17,782
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
10h 15m
Rs 1,822–13,568
Drive 528.7 km
1. Drive from Matara to Jaffnacar 528.7 km
8h 2m
Rs 22,286–32,191
Fly Koggala to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane KCT - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
27h 45m
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Matara 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
7h 47m
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi
4. Take the train from Kurunegala to Jaffnatrain
9h 43m
Rs 43,781–145,577

Matara to Jaffna by train

5Weekly Trains

12h 25mAverage Duration

Rs 1,540Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Matara to Jaffna.

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Distance: 565.4 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Jaffna via Fort Station and Pettah in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Jaffna via Bambalapitiya in around 12h 25m.

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