There are 5 ways to get from Athurugiriya to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kiribathgoda to Jaffnabus
6h 8mRs 7,517–8,493Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 1mRs 6,415–9,445Drive 395.9 km
- Drive from Athurugiriya to Jaffnacar 395.9 km
6h 23mRs 16,931–24,456Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Athurugiriya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6hTaxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Athurugiriya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 42mRs 108,317–215,815
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athurugiriya to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Athurugiriya to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Athurugiriya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kiribathgoda and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Athurugiriya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Athurugiriya and Jaffna is 407 km. The road distance is 395.9 km.
The best way to get from Athurugiriya to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Athurugiriya to Jaffna, including transfers.
Athurugiriya to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kiribathgoda station.
Athurugiriya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Athurugiriya to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kiribathgoda to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–370,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–340,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 110,000–380,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kiribathgoda to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Athurugiriya to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Athurugiriya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athurugiriya to Jaffna is 396 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Athurugiriya to Jaffna.
There are 196+ hotels available in Jaffna.