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How to get fromJaffna to Giritaleby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Giritale by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Giritaletaxi taxi
    4h 9m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Hingurakgodatrain train Colombo
    7h 37m
    Rs 3,116–6,855

  3. Drive  270.1 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Giritalecar car 270.1 km
    4h 41m
    Rs 12,154–17,555

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Giritaletaxi taxi 270.1 km
    4h 41m
    Rs 15,000–18,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus bus Wellawatta
    5h 34m

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  • Distance: 301.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Jaffna to Giritale via Maho Junction and Hingurakgoda in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kachcheri to Giritale via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa in around 5h 34m.

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