There are 5 ways to get from Galoya to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 10mRs 2,546–6,130Drive 239.8 km
- Drive from Galoya to Jaffnacar 239.8 km
4h 45mRs 10,898–15,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galoya to Jaffnataxi 239.8 km
4h 45mRs 12,000–15,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 11mRs 4,321–6,266
Galoya to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galoya to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Galoya to Jaffna is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galoya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Galoya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Galoya Junction and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Galoya and Jaffna is 290 km. The road distance is 239.8 km.
The best way to get from Galoya to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Galoya to Jaffna, including transfers.
Galoya to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Dambulla station.
Galoya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galoya Junction station.
The best way to get from Galoya to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Galoya, North Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri once daily, and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galoya Junction to Jaffna via Maho in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galoya Junction to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
Bus from Vavuniya to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Galoya to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kachcheri station.
Galoya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galoya to Jaffna is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Galoya to Jaffna.
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