How to Travel from

Galle to Jaffna Fort

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Sri Lanka Galle Jaffna Fort

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Other

10 h 43 min

Bus, Train

401 km.

from $10.93

29 h 18 min

Bus, Train

401 km.

from $333.70

5 h 44 min

Taxi, Plane

401 km.

from $328.46

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Continue onto Viskam Road

Viskam Road, 184 м

184 м

Turn right onto Sumeda Mawatha

Sumeda Mawatha, 264 м

264 м

Turn slight right

122 м

Turn left onto Galle - Wakwella Road

Galle - Wakwella Road, 482 м

482 м

Turn right onto Sri Hemananda Mawatha

Sri Hemananda Mawatha, 1 km 198 м

1 km 198 м

IndiGo Airlines

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Cinnamon Air

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IndiGo Airlines

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Duration 3h 30m

Frequency Monday

Estimated price $228.67–$495.44

Cinnamon Air

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Duration 22h

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $241.37–$584.37

Phone +94 11 2 475 475

Customer Service +94 11 2 475 475

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Sri Lanka Railways

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Sri Lanka Railways

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Duration 7h 32m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $2.41–$8.26

Phone +94 11 4 600 111

Customer Service +94 11 4 600 111

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NCG Express

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National Transport Commission

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NCG Express

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Duration 5h 45m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $10.52

Phone +94 76 714 8292

Customer Service +94 76 714 8292

Email [email protected]

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National Transport Commission

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Duration 1h 40m

Frequency Every 30 minutes

Estimated price $1.27–$2.29

Phone 0112587372

Customer Service 0112587372

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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Jaffna Fort is to train which costs $2.61 - $13.04 and takes 11h 45m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Jaffna Fort?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Jaffna Fort. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Jaffna via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Galle and Jaffna Fort?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Jaffna Fort. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Jaffna via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Galle to Jaffna Fort?

The distance between Galle and Jaffna Fort is 510 km. The road distance is 502.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Jaffna Fort without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $9.78 - $10.87 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Galle to Jaffna Fort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Jaffna Fort bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Galle to Jaffna Fort train from?

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

Train or bus from Galle to Jaffna Fort?

The best way to get from Galle to Jaffna Fort is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $9.78 - $10.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.61 - $13.04 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Galle to Jaffna Fort bus arrive?

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

Where does the Galle to Jaffna Fort train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galle to Jaffna Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Jaffna Fort is 502 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Galle to Jaffna Fort.

Where can I stay near Jaffna Fort?

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

Old Park

Old Park (Tamil: பழைய பூங்கா Paḻaiya Pūṅkā) is a 27 acre urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. It was originally built in the 19th century as the gardens and grounds of the residency of the British Government Agent for the Northern Province.

Archaeological Museum

Jaffna Archaeological Museum is located in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The land was given to museum by Arumuga Navalar Foundation, and front portion has Navalar Cultural Hall. The museum houses a rare collection of antiquities. Buddhist and Hindu religious collection are in big collection, which are in various forms of metal, wood and stone. The excellent collections begin in time from the period of ancient period Sri Lanka to the colonial era. Also, some of the archaeological excavations findings of Kandarodai can be seen at this museum.

Subramaniam Park

Subramaniam Children's Park (Tamil: சுப்பிரமணியம் சிறுவர் பூங்கா Cuppiramaṇiyam Ciṟuvar Pūṅkā; commonly known as Subramaniam Park) is an urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka.

Jaffna Fort

Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna District located on a peninsula of the same name. With a population of 88,138 in 2012, Jaffna is Sri Lanka's 12th most populous city. Jaffna is approximately 6 mi from Kandarodai which served as an emporium in the Jaffna peninsula from classical antiquity. Jaffna's suburb Nallur served as the capital of the four-century-long medieval Tamil Jaffna Kingdom.

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