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

The cheapest way to get from Hambantota to Jaffna is to bus and train which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 8000 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hambantota to Jaffna is to drive and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.

How far is it from Hambantota to Jaffna?

The distance between Hambantota and Jaffna is 621 km. The road distance is 516.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hambantota to Jaffna without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 22000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Hambantota to Jaffna, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hambantota to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Hambantota to Jaffna is 517 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Hambantota to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 196+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Hambantota to Jaffna - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hambantota to Jaffna by taxi, bus, train, car, 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.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Tangalletaxi
2. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus
3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Jaffnabus
10h 44m
Rs 18,575–21,681
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
15h 39m
Rs 4,908–7,637
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Tangalletaxi
2. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus
3. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain
11h 54m
Rs 17,175–22,271
Drive 516.7 km
1. Drive from Hambantota to Jaffnacar 516.7 km
9h 7m
Rs 22,097–31,917
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Jaffnataxi 516.7 km
9h 7m
Rs 28,000–34,000
Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Drive from Hambantota to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
9h 4m
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Beliattataxi
2. Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain
3. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffnatrain
13h 52m
Rs 18,003–25,956
Taxi, bus via Dambulla
1. Take the taxi from Hambantota to Tangalletaxi
2. Take the bus from Tangalle to Dambullabus
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus
14h 56m
Rs 16,355–20,201
Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Jaffna
1. Drive from Hambantota to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
7h 45m
Rs 105,505–215,002
Fly Weerawila International Airport to Koggala, train
1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Koggala (KCT)plane WRZ - KCT
2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Fort Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain
13h 15m
Rs 14,846–104,149

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

7Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 16,733Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hambantota to Jaffna.

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Distance: 620.8 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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