There are 8 ways to get from Jaffna to Unawatuna by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus Kadawatha
8h 56mRs 4,230–6,180Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the train from Fort Station to Unawatunatrain Maradana
13h 35mRs 1,503–4,650Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Unawatunatrain Maradana
9h 35mRs 1,579–6,339Drive 499.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Unawatunacar 499.9 km
7h 44mRs 22,705–32,796Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane GIU - KCT
6h 15mBus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, 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 Unawatunataxi
7h 14mTrain, train to Kandy, fly to Koggala
- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
9h 39mRs 18,979–98,141Train, train to Hatton, fly to Koggala
- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
11h 35mRs 17,209–97,291
Jaffna to Unawatuna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Unawatuna is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Unawatuna is to drive which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 33000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Unawatuna station. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Unawatuna. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Unawatuna via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Jaffna and Unawatuna is 514 km. The road distance is 499.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Unawatuna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Jaffna to Unawatuna, including transfers.
Jaffna to Unawatuna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Unawatuna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Unawatuna is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Unawatuna, Southern, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Unawatuna via Kadawatha, Galle Bus Station, and Galle in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Unawatuna via Fort Station in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
Train from Fort Station to Unawatuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,572
- 2nd Class
- Rs 210
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,887
Train from Fort Station to Unawatuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,572
- 2nd Class
- Rs 210
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,887
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 Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
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 Kachcheri to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kadawatha to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Unawatuna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Jaffna to Unawatuna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Unawatuna is 500 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Jaffna to Unawatuna.
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