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Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka → Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ja-Ela to Jaffna

Composite routes from Ja-Ela to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 35 min
Car
383 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:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Ragama to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Ja-Ela to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.52
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Jaffna is to bus which costs $9 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $9 .

Is there a direct bus between Ja-Ela and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ja-Ela and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Ja-Ela to Jaffna?

The distance between Ja-Ela and Jaffna is 395 km. The road distance is 384 km.

How do I travel from Ja-Ela to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $9 .

How long does it take to get from Ja-Ela to Jaffna?

The bus from Ja-Ela to Jaffna takes 5h 36m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ja-Ela to Jaffna bus from?

Ja-Ela to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ja-Ela station.

Train, bus or fly from Ja-Ela to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 7h 43m. There are no good options to fly between Ja-Ela to Jaffna.

Where does the Ja-Ela to Jaffna bus arrive?

Ja-Ela to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.

Can I drive from Ja-Ela to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Jaffna is 384 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Ja-Ela 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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