There are 6 ways to get from Gampola to Jaffna by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 24mRs 2,525–6,200Bus
- Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
11h 33mRs 3,068–3,207Drive 335.3 km
- Drive from Gampola to Jaffnacar 335.3 km
5h 53mRs 15,037–21,720Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Jaffnataxi 335.3 km
5h 53mRs 24,000–29,000Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
6h 25mRs 123,143–233,338Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 18m
Gampola to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gampola to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Jaffna via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Gampola and Jaffna is 388 km. The road distance is 335.3 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Gampola to Jaffna, including transfers.
Gampola to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Gampola to Jaffna is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Gampola to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Jaffna via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Nittambuwa in around 11h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- 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 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Gampola to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 95–110
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 95–110
- Semi Lux
- Rs 80–120
- Super Lux
- Rs 150–200
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–33,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Gampola to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Gampola to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Jaffna is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Gampola to Jaffna.
There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.