There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Ratnapurataxi
7h 28mRs 6,179–9,241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
13h 14mRs 1,603–1,990Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
9h 48mRs 3,000–3,040Drive 423.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapuracar 423.3 km
7h 5mRs 19,119–27,616Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapurataxi 423.3 km
7h 5mRs 21,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 28000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Jaffna Fort and Ratnapura is 419 km. The road distance is 423.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 28m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura is 423 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Jaffna Fort to Ratnapura.
There are 119+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Rathnapura via Jaffna, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–25,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.