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How to get fromJaffna to Gal Oya National Parkby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Gal Oya National Park by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Walk from Kandy to Gal Oya National Parkunknown unknown
    9h 13m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunaibus bus
    3. Walk from Maruthamunai to Gal Oya National Parkunknown unknown
    9h 23m

  3. Bus, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Walk from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Gal Oya National Parkunknown unknown
    7h 24m

  4. Bus, travel via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pinarawabus bus
    3. Walk from Pinarawa to Gal Oya National Parkunknown unknown
    18h 20m

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,870Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Gal Oya National Park. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Kandy, then travel to Gal Oya National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kachcheri to Gal Oya National Park via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Maruthamunai in around 9h 23m.

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