There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Galoya Junction by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
5h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Galoya Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
7h 43mRs 2,566–6,155Drive 240 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Galoya Junctioncar 240 km
4h 46mRs 10,933–15,793Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Galoya Junctiontaxi 240 km
4h 46mRs 12,000–15,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus Jaffna
10h 15mRs 4,247–6,329
Jaffna to Galoya Junction by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Galoya Junction is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Galoya Junction is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Galoya Junction. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Galoya via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Galoya Junction. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Galoya Junction via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Jaffna and Galoya Junction is 290 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Galoya Junction without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Jaffna to Galoya Junction, including transfers.
Jaffna to Galoya Junction bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Galoya Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Galoya Junction is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Galoya Junction, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla once daily, and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Galoya Junction via Maho Junction in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Galoya Junction bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Galoya Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Galoya Junction is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Jaffna to Galoya Junction.
There are 1064+ hotels available in Galoya Junction.