There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Kataragama by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
5h 49mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
18h 30mRs 2,053–2,500Train, taxi
- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragamataxi
14h 11mRs 14,679–21,341Train, bus
- Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
14h 44mRs 2,129–4,189Drive 472.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Kataragamacar 472.3 km
8h 32mRs 21,181–30,595Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
15h 8mRs 3,300–3,400
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kataragama is to drive which takes 8h 32m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 31000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
The distance between Jaffna and Kataragama is 487 km. The road distance is 472.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 14h 11m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Jaffna to Kataragama, including transfers.
Jaffna to Kataragama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Kataragama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Kataragama is 472 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Jaffna to Kataragama.
There are 436+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Jaffna to Kataragama via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 15h 8m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Polgahawela to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
Train from Jaffna to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,550
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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