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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galle to Jaffna

Composite routes from Galle to Jaffna

Cheapest
7 h 59 min
Car
490 km.
from $26

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
IndiGo Airlines
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
IndiGo Airlines
Website
3h 30m
Monday
$228.67–$495.44
Cinnamon Air
Website
22h
Every day
$241.37–$584.37
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
7h 32m
Once daily
$2.41–$8.26
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
5h 45m
Once daily
$10.52
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
1h 40m
Every 30 minutes
$1.27–$2.29
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Jaffna is to train which costs $2.61 - $13.04 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $217.39 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Jaffna via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Galle and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Jaffna via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Galle to Jaffna?

The distance between Galle and Jaffna is 509 km. The road distance is 502.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $9.78 - $10.87 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Galle to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Jaffna bus from?

Galle to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Galle to Jaffna train from?

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

Train or bus from Galle to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Galle to Jaffna is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $9.78 - $10.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.61 - $13.04 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Galle to Jaffna bus arrive?

Galle to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.

Where does the Galle to Jaffna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galle to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Jaffna is 503 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Galle to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 151+ hotels available in Jaffna. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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