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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tangalle to Jaffna Fort by bus, train, car, 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 12m
    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 32m
    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  559.3 km

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Jaffna Fortcar car 559.3 km
    8h 22m
    Rs 25,140–36,313

  6. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CMB - JAF
    6h 58m
    Rs 105,342–214,767

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
TicketRs 98,786Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tangalle to Jaffna Fort via Beliatta, Bambalapitiya, and Jaffna in around 13h 31m.

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