There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Hiriketiya by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Hiriketiyataxi
11h 7mRs 10,079–15,241Bus via Madampe
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
14h 43mRs 5,903–7,600Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Balangodabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
11h 15mRs 6,000–6,700Drive 452.6 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Hiriketiyacar 452.6 km
8h 11mRs 20,460–29,553Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Hiriketiyataxi 452.6 km
8h 11mRs 49,000–60,000Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Hiriketiyataxi
7h 33m
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Hiriketiya is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Hiriketiya is to drive which takes 8h 11m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 30000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Hiriketiya. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Balangoda via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Jaffna and Hiriketiya is 491 km. The road distance is 452.6 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Hiriketiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 7m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Jaffna to Hiriketiya, including transfers.
Jaffna to Hiriketiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Hiriketiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Hiriketiya is 453 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Jaffna to Hiriketiya.
There are 1025+ hotels available in Hiriketiya.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Jaffna to Hiriketiya via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Balangoda in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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/
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Balangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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 Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–60,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.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
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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