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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Jaffna

Composite routes from Colombo to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 44 min
Car
394 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.07–$7.07

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.92
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.59–$6.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna is to bus which costs $3.59 - $9.24 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $3.59 - $9.24 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Colombo to Jaffna?

The distance between Colombo and Jaffna is 417 km. The road distance is 394 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $3.59 - $9.24 .

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

The bus from Pettah to Jaffna takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Jaffna bus from?

Colombo to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Jaffna train from?

Colombo to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Colombo to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $3.59 - $9.24 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.07 - $7.07 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Colombo to Jaffna bus arrive?

Colombo to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.

Where does the Colombo to Jaffna train arrive?

Colombo to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Jaffna is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Colombo to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 150+ hotels available in Jaffna. Prices start at $11.70 per night.
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