Jaffna to Matara

Jaffna to Matara

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Jaffna to Matara Schedule

Jaffna to Matara Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 06:10 - 13:05LKR 2,695
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 15:44 - 18:20LKR 6,516
Avro Travels VIP 32 20:00 - 07:00LKR 3,850

Transportation from Jaffna to Matara

Facts about the transport from Jaffna to Matara

Cheapest Transport$29
Fastest Transport9h 31m
Earliest Departure6:10 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day8
Distance543 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvro Travels, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways

How to get from Jaffna to Matara

When you want to get from Jaffna to Matara, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 33.97. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 28.69.

How far is Jaffna from Matara?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Jaffna to Matara. Your trip will be a total of 338 miles (543 km). The flying distance is 260 miles (418 km).

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Matara?

The travel time from Jaffna to Matara can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 10 to 14 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Jaffna to Matara?

The cost of the trip from Jaffna to Matara varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 28.69 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+Train - a one-way Bus+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 33.97.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Jaffna to Matara:

  • Train price: USD 28.69 - USD 33.26. From Jaffna to Matara starting from 06:10 Jaffna Train Station until 06:10 Jaffna Train Station
  • Bus+Train price: USD 33.97. From Jaffna to Matara starting from 20:00 Jaffna Bus Station until 20:00 Jaffna Bus Station

How many trips per day are there between Jaffna and Matara?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 6 by Train from Jaffna to Matara starting from 06:10 Jaffna Train Station until 06:10 Jaffna Train Station
  • 2 by Bus+Train from Jaffna to Matara starting from 20:00 Jaffna Bus Station until 20:00 Jaffna Bus Station

The most popular transport from Jaffna to Matara

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Jaffna to Matara? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% chosen Train