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How to get fromKalpitiya to Jaffnaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Jaffna by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Jaffnabus bus
    4h 43m
    Rs 5,778–6,450

  2. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Thambuttegamataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Thambuttegama to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    5h 26m
    Rs 8,725–11,875

  3. Drive  303.4 km

    1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Jaffnacar car 303.4 km
    5h 38m
    Rs 13,604–19,651

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Jaffnataxi taxi 303.4 km
    5h 38m
    Rs 16,000–20,000

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  • Distance: 322.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to Puttalam then take the bus to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Thambuttegama then take the train to Jaffna.

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