There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Ratnapura by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Ratnapurataxi
7h 3mRs 6,179–9,241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
12h 58mRs 1,603–1,990Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
9h 31mRs 3,000–3,040Drive 423.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Ratnapuracar 423.3 km
7h 6mRs 19,172–27,692Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Ratnapurataxi 423.3 km
7h 6mRs 21,000–25,000Bus, 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 Embilipitiyataxi
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapurabus
8h 58m
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Ratnapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Ratnapura is to train and taxi which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Jaffna and Ratnapura is 417 km. The road distance is 423.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Ratnapura without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Jaffna to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Jaffna to Ratnapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Ratnapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Ratnapura is 423 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Jaffna to Ratnapura.
There are 119+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Jaffna to Rathnapura via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 31m.
- 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
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
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 Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–25,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.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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