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How to get fromJaffna to Sella Katharagamaby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Sella Katharagama by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    5h 55m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    18h 40m
    Rs 2,603–3,200

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Haputale to Sella Katharagamataxi taxi
    14h 5m
    Rs 13,679–21,341

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    14h 54m
    Rs 2,679–4,889

  5. Drive 466.4 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Sella Katharagamacar car 466.4 km
    8h 26m
    Rs 21,069–30,432

  6. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    15h 14m
    Rs 4,000–4,250

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,979Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 491.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Sella Katharagama, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Jaffna to Sella Katharagama via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 15h 14m.

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