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How to get fromJaffna Fort to Hambantotaby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tangalle to Hambantotataxi taxi
    11h 48m
    Rs 18,030–22,490

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Hambantotataxi taxi
    12h 54m
    Rs 7,419–10,939

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Beliatta to Hambantotataxi taxi
    12h 30m
    Rs 17,619–26,439

  4. Drive 516.3 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna Fort to Hambantotacar car 516.3 km
    9h 14m
    Rs 23,338–33,711

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna Fort to Hambantotataxi taxi 516.3 km
    9h 14m
    Rs 25,000–31,000

  6. Bus, taxi via Kurunegala

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Tangallebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tangalle to Hambantotataxi taxi
    15h 23m
    Rs 16,002–22,051

  7. Train, bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    7h 10m

  8. Train, train to Kandy, fly

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KDW - WRZ
    11h 3m
    Rs 16,079–95,441

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,883Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 626.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

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

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

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