There are 8 ways to get from Walasmulla to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus Ex 1-22
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Jaffnabus
9h 32mRs 14,830–17,101Train
cheapest- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
13h 15mRs 7,371–13,392Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
10h 57mRs 13,438–17,700Drive 518.2 km
- Drive from Walasmulla to Jaffnacar 518.2 km
9h 11mRs 23,367–33,753Drive, fly to Jaffna
- Drive from Walasmulla to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
7h 11mRs 105,297–214,701Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Beliatta to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
13h 19mRs 7,371–13,392Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Tangalle to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
14h 30mRs 9,551–12,160Drive, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Drive from Walasmulla to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 59m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walasmulla to Jaffna is to train via Colombo which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Walasmulla to Jaffna is to drive and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Walasmulla to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Jaffna via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Walasmulla to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Jaffna via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Walasmulla and Jaffna is 574 km. The road distance is 518.2 km.
The best way to get from Walasmulla to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Walasmulla to Jaffna, including transfers.
Walasmulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Walasmulla to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Walasmulla to Jaffna is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Walasmulla, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Walasmulla to Jaffna via Matara and Kadawatha in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Walasmulla to Jaffna via Beliatta and Bambalapitiya in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- 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 Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
Train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
Train from Beliatta to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,326
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Walasmulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Walasmulla to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walasmulla to Jaffna is 518 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Walasmulla to Jaffna.
There are 194+ hotels available in Jaffna.