There are 6 ways to get from Ginigathhena to Jaffna by taxi, bus, train, car, 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.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Ginigathhena to Warakapolataxi
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus
6h 32mRs 6,158–6,887Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galaboda to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 46mRs 3,284–7,226Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ginigathhena to Polgahawelataxi
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
6h 51mRs 5,218–7,931Drive 363.1 km
- Drive from Ginigathhena to Jaffnacar 363.1 km
6h 25mRs 16,462–23,779Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ginigathhena to Jaffnataxi 363.1 km
6h 25mRs 18,000–22,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Ginigathhena 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 9m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ginigathhena to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ginigathhena to Jaffna is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct train from Ginigathhena to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Galaboda and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Ginigathhena and Jaffna is 410 km. The road distance is 363.1 km.
The best way to get from Ginigathhena to Jaffna without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Ginigathhena to Jaffna, including transfers.
Ginigathhena to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galaboda station.
Ginigathhena to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ginigathhena to Jaffna is 363 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Ginigathhena to Jaffna.
There are 227+ hotels available in Jaffna.
What companies run services between Ginigathhena, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ginigathhena to Jaffna via Galaboda and Polgahawela Junction in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Galaboda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–32,000
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