There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Giriulla by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Warakapolabus
5h 25mRs 3,692–4,092Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
5h 36mRs 2,679–4,941Drive 323.7 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Giriullacar 323.7 km
5h 44mRs 13,899–20,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Giriullataxi 323.7 km
5h 44mRs 17,000–22,000Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 41mRs 105,968–213,145
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Giriulla is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Giriulla is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Giriulla. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Warakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Giriulla. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Jaffna and Giriulla is 361 km. The road distance is 323.7 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Giriulla without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Jaffna to Giriulla, including transfers.
Jaffna to Giriulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Giriulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Giriulla is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 36m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Giriulla, North Western, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Warakapola once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,650–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–22,000
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 Giriulla bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Jaffna to Giriulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Giriulla is 324 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Jaffna to Giriulla.
There are 122+ hotels available in Giriulla.