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How to get fromKataragama temple to Jaffnaby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kataragama temple to Jaffna by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama temple to Haputaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain train
    14h 49m
    Rs 15,168–21,253

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    15h 53m
    Rs 2,090–4,260

  3. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus bus
    15h 34m
    Rs 3,490–3,660

  4. Drive  472.1 km

    1. Drive from Kataragama temple to Jaffnacar car 472.1 km
    8h 32m
    Rs 21,304–30,772

  5. Fly Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    28h 12m

  6. Bus, train via Gampola

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain train
    15h 18m
    Rs 3,235–7,246

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    19h 20m
    Rs 2,090–2,560

  8. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Drive from Kataragama temple to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CMB - JAF
    8h 41m
    Rs 106,423–216,327

Kataragama temple to Jaffna by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRs 3,235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 49m

What companies run services between Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Kataragama temple to Jaffna via Kataragama, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 15h 34m.

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