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How to get fromGalle to Jaffnaby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Galle to Jaffna by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Jaffnabus bus
    8h 25m
    Rs 3,133–3,271

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    10h 18m
    Rs 1,500–6,366

  3. Drive 498.3 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Jaffnacar car 498.3 km
    7h 49m
    Rs 22,358–32,295

  4. Fly from Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    26h 44m

  5. Bus via Kurunegala

    1. Take the bus from Galle to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    12h 50m
    Rs 1,937–2,941

  6. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    7h 17m

Galle to Jaffna by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Jaffna via Kadawatha in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Jaffna via Colombo Fort in around 10h 18m.

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