Matara to Jaffna

Matara to Jaffna

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Matara to Jaffna Schedule

Matara to Jaffna Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ceylon Roots SUV 3pax 00:00 - 02:46$ 205.75
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 05:56 - 09:08$ 14.30
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 06:05 - 08:43$ 13.56
Avro Travels VIP 32 22:00 - 09:10$ 10.69

Transportation from Matara to Jaffna

Facts about the transport from Matara to Jaffna

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport8h 25m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:05 AM
Departures per day8
Distance543 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvro Travels, Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways

How to get from Matara to Jaffna

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

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

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+taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 224.33. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+train as a bus+train ticket costs as low as USD 25.28.

How far is Matara from Jaffna?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Matara to Jaffna. 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 Matara to Jaffna?

The travel time from Matara to Jaffna can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 9 to 15 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Matara to Jaffna varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Avro Travels, Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by bus+train expect to pay as low as USD 25.28 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi - a one-way Bus+taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 224.33.

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

  • Bus+Train price: USD 24.86 - USD 25.89. From Matara to Jaffna starting from 05:56 Matara until 06:05 Matara
  • Train price: USD 44.54. From Matara to Jaffna starting from 02:41 Matara until 02:41 Matara
  • taxi+Train price: USD 102.53 - USD 215.43. From Matara to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • Bus+taxi+Train price: USD 214.39 - USD 238.22. From Matara to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 224.75. From Matara to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • flight+taxi price: USD 362.50 - USD 375.96. From Matara to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Mattala Airport until 00:00 Mattala Airport

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

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

  • 6 by Bus+Train from Matara to Jaffna starting from 05:56 Matara until 06:05 Matara
  • 2 by Bus+taxi from Matara to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara

The most popular transport from Matara to Jaffna

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Matara to Jaffna? 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:

  • 50% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 50% chosen Bus+Train