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How to get fromTangalle to Jaffna Fortby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tangalle to Jaffna Fort by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus Ex 1-22
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Jaffnabus bus
    10h 14m
    Rs 4,019–4,438

  2. Bus via Kurunegala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    14h 34m
    Rs 2,002–3,282

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    12h 17m
    Rs 2,287–4,802

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffnatrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    13h 31m
    Rs 5,339–10,990

  5. Drive 559.2 km

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Jaffna Fortcar car 559.2 km
    8h 22m
    Rs 25,403–36,692

  6. Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tangalle to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    4. Take the train from Kilinochchi to Jaffnatrain train
    29h 29m

  7. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus bus
    4. Take the train from Kilinochchi to Jaffnatrain train
    9h 5m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,518Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 575.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Tangalle to Jaffna Fort via Matara, Kadawatha, and Jaffna in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tangalle to Jaffna Fort via Beliatta, Bambalapitiya, and Jaffna in around 13h 31m.

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