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How to get fromJaffna to Galleby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Galle by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus bus Kadawatha
    7h 48m
    Rs 3,130–3,280

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain train Maradana
    9h 21m
    Rs 1,579–6,339

  3. Drive 497.7 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Gallecar car 497.7 km
    7h 49m
    Rs 22,332–32,257

  4. Bus, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    6h 22m

  5. Bus via Kurunegala

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Kurunegalabus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Gallebus bus
    12h 50m
    Rs 1,902–3,751

  6. Bus, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Galletaxi taxi
    7h 18m

Jaffna to Galle by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Galle Bus Station via Kadawatha in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Galle via Fort Station in around 9h 21m.

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