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Negombo, Sri Lanka → Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Negombo to Jaffna

Composite routes from Negombo to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 27 min
Car
367 km.
from $20

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 Gampaha to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.29–$7.62

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Negombo to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
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 Negombo to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Jaffna is to bus which costs $9 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Negombo to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $9 .

Is there a direct bus between Negombo and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Negombo and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Negombo to Jaffna?

The distance between Negombo and Jaffna is 377 km. The road distance is 376.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Negombo to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $9 .

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

The bus from Negombo to Jaffna takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Negombo to Jaffna bus from?

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

Train or bus from Negombo to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Negombo to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Negombo to Jaffna bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Negombo to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Jaffna is 377 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Negombo 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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