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How to get fromJaffna to Buttalaby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Buttala by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Buttalataxi taxi
    6h 33m

  2. Bus, taxi via Dowa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dowabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dowa to Buttalataxi taxi
    17h 41m
    Rs 7,703–10,450

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Haputale to Buttalataxi taxi
    13h 27m
    Rs 9,679–14,841

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi taxi
    13h 32m
    Rs 9,900–11,900

  5. Drive 426.4 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Buttalacar car 426.4 km
    7h 48m
    Rs 19,038–27,499

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Buttalataxi taxi 426.4 km
    7h 48m
    Rs 23,000–28,000

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,785Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 531.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Buttala. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the taxi to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Buttala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Haputale, then take the taxi to Buttala.

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