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393 km.
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393 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Jaffna to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.90–$177.85

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.41–$8.26

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.18

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.19–$7.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo is to bus which costs $3.59 - $8.70 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $81.52 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna (Station) and Colombo?

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

Is there a direct train between Jaffna (Station) and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo?

The distance between Jaffna (Station) and Colombo is 423 km. The road distance is 392 km.

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

The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $3.59 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo?

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

Where do I catch the Jaffna (Station) to Colombo bus from?

Jaffna (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.

Where do I catch the Jaffna (Station) to Colombo train from?

Jaffna (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.

Train, bus or fly from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo?

The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $3.59 - $8.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.07 - $7.07 and takes 6h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $81.52 - $195.65 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Jaffna (Station) to Colombo bus arrive?

Jaffna (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Jaffna (Station) to Colombo train arrive?

Jaffna (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.

Can I drive from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna (Station) to Colombo is 392 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Jaffna (Station) to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

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