There are 6 ways to get from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
6h 25mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
7h 43mRs 3,891–5,650Drive 370 km
- Drive from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station)car 370 km
6h 3mRs 15,847–22,890Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station)taxi 370 km
6h 3mRs 20,000–25,000Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 27mRs 101,332–207,620Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 15m
Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station). However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gampaha and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Gampaha and Jaffna (Station) is 371 km. The road distance is 370 km.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
The train from Gampaha to Jaffna takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka and Jaffna (Station), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- 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 Gampaha to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampaha to Jaffna (Station) is 370 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Gampaha to Jaffna (Station).
There are 196+ hotels available in Jaffna (Station).