There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha 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 Jaffna to Gampahatrain Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 36mRs 1,300–3,300Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
8h 15mRs 3,650–5,450Drive 369.5 km
- Drive from Jaffna (Station) to Gampahacar 369.5 km
6h 12mRs 16,687–24,104Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (Station) to Gampahataxi 369.5 km
6h 12mRs 20,000–25,000Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 22mRs 100,938–207,609
Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Gampaha. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Jaffna (Station) and Gampaha is 371 km. The road distance is 369.5 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
The train from Jaffna to Gampaha takes 6h 21m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Jaffna (Station), Sri Lanka and Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Gampaha 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,550 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- 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 Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,550
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha is 370 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Jaffna (Station) to Gampaha.
There are 1777+ hotels available in Gampaha.