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How to get fromHambantota to Jaffnaby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Hambantota to Jaffna by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Tangalletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Jaffnabus bus
    10h 44m
    Rs 18,575–21,681

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    15h 42m
    Rs 5,100–7,864

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Tangalletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain train
    11h 54m
    Rs 17,175–22,271

  4. Drive 516 km

    1. Drive from Hambantota to Jaffnacar car 516 km
    9h 16m
    Rs 23,396–33,795

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Jaffnataxi taxi 516 km
    9h 16m
    Rs 25,000–31,000

  6. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    27h 35m

  7. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Beliattataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffnatrain train
    13h 52m
    Rs 18,003–25,956

  8. Taxi, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Tangalletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Tangalle to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus bus
    14h 56m
    Rs 16,355–20,201

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,492Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hambantota to Jaffna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 620.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Hambantota to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to Tangalle, take the bus to Matara, take the bus to Kadawatha, then take the bus to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tangalle, take the bus to Matara, walk to Matara Bus Station, take the bus to Fort Station, walk to Colombo Fort, then take the train to Jaffna.

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