There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Hatton by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain Colombo
9h 40mRs 2,579–6,241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hattonbus
15h 35mRs 2,003–2,850Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hattonbus
12h 12mRs 3,250–3,750Drive 384.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Hattoncar 384.3 km
6h 36mRs 17,015–24,577Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Hattontaxi 384.3 km
6h 36mRs 21,000–26,000
Jaffna to Hatton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Hatton is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2900 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Hatton is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 25000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Hatton. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Hatton via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Hatton. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Hatton via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Jaffna and Hatton is 422 km. The road distance is 384.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Hatton without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Jaffna to Hatton, including transfers.
Jaffna to Hatton bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Hatton train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Hatton is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Hatton, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Hatton via Polgahawela in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaffna to Hatton via Pettah and Colombo in around 12h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,550
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Colombo to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Hatton bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna to Hatton train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Hatton is 384 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Jaffna to Hatton.
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