There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Galgamuwa by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapurabus
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Galgamuwataxi
3h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Galgamuwatrain Kankesanthurai / ...
3h 58mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 237.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Galgamuwacar 237.9 km
4h 16mRs 10,807–15,610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Galgamuwataxi 237.9 km
4h 16mRs 26,000–31,000
Jaffna to Galgamuwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Galgamuwa is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Galgamuwa is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Galgamuwa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Jaffna and Galgamuwa is 245 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Galgamuwa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Jaffna to Galgamuwa, including transfers.
Jaffna to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galgamuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Galgamuwa is 238 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Jaffna to Galgamuwa.
There are five+ hotels available in Galgamuwa.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Galgamuwa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,700–31,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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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