There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Kotagala 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 Kotagalatrain Colombo
9h 57mRs 2,579–6,241Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hattonbus
12h 13mRs 3,850–4,450Drive 380.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Kotagalacar 380.9 km
6h 50mRs 17,305–24,995Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kotagalataxi 380.9 km
6h 50mRs 19,000–23,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kotagalatrain Colombo
16h 24mRs 2,603–4,750
Jaffna to Kotagala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kotagala is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800 and takes 16h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kotagala is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 25000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Kotagala. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Hatton via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Kotagala. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kotagala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Jaffna and Kotagala is 440 km. The road distance is 380.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kotagala without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Jaffna to Kotagala, including transfers.
Jaffna to Kotagala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kotagala is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kotagala, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Kotagala via Polgahawela in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaffna to Kotagala via Pettah, Colombo, and Hatton in around 12h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Kotagala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Kotagala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
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 Kotagala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna to Kotagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Kotagala is 381 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Jaffna to Kotagala.
There are 1049+ hotels available in Kotagala.