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How to get fromJaffna to Wilpattu National Parkby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Wilpattu National Park by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Anuradhapuratrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    Rs 8,840–12,567

  2. Drive 185.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jaffna to Wilpattu National Parkcar car 185.2 km
    4h 18m
    Rs 8,290–11,974

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi 185.2 km
    4h 18m
    Rs 20,000–25,000

  4. Train, taxi via Talawa

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Thalawatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
    2. Take the taxi from Thalawa to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    Rs 9,853–14,087

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapurabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 30m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Wilpattu National Park. However, you can take the train to Anuradhapura then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Jaffna to Wilpattu National Park in around 4h 18m.

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