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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Kalpitiya by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Puttalambus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    4h 51m
    Rs 4,611–5,211

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Anuradhapuratrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    4h 52m
    Rs 14,340–19,067

  3. Drive 302.9 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Kalpitiyacar car 302.9 km
    5h 38m
    Rs 13,757–19,871

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kalpitiyataxi taxi 302.9 km
    5h 38m
    Rs 15,000–18,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jaffna to Kalpitiya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the bus to Puttalam then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Anuradhapura then take the taxi to Kalpitiya.

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