There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Gampola by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain Colombo
8h 1mRs 2,579–6,141Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
9h 36mRs 3,070–3,210Drive 335.4 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Gampolacar 335.4 km
5h 54mRs 15,067–21,763Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Gampolataxi 335.4 km
5h 54mRs 24,000–29,000
Jaffna to Gampola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Gampola is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Gampola is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Gampola via Nittambuwa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Gampola via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Jaffna and Gampola is 388 km. The road distance is 335.4 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Gampola without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Jaffna to Gampola, including transfers.
Jaffna to Gampola bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Gampola is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Gampola via Polgahawela in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kachcheri to Gampola via Nittambuwa, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 9h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- 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 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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 to Gampola bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Jaffna to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Gampola is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Jaffna to Gampola.
There are 1486+ hotels available in Gampola.