There are 8 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus Ex 1-22
10h 58mRs 4,030–4,490Bus via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Tangallebus
14h 33mRs 2,002–4,051Train, bus
- Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
11h 11mRs 2,709–5,019Train, bus via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Tangallebus
11h 59mRs 2,329–4,841Drive 534.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna Fort to Tangallecar 534.9 km
9h 1mRs 24,012–34,684Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
11h 43mRs 5,419–10,939Train, bus, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Tangalletaxi
7h 52mTrain, bus, fly to Koggala
- Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane GIU - KCT
- Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus
9h 45m
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle is to bus via Kurunegala which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle is to drive which takes 9h 1m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 35000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Tangalle via Kadawatha and Matara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Beliatta via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Jaffna Fort and Tangalle is 580 km. The road distance is 534.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle without a car is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle, including transfers.
Jaffna Fort to Tangalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna Fort to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle via Jaffna, Kadawatha, and Matara in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle via Jaffna, Fort Station, and Beliatta in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Jaffna to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Jaffna to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,450
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,450
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna Fort to Tangalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Jaffna Fort to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna Fort to Tangalle is 535 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Jaffna Fort to Tangalle.
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