There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
4h 48mRs 3,898–4,386Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
5h 32mRs 2,229–4,341Drive 323.2 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Pinnawalacar 323.2 km
5h 35mRs 14,217–20,536Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Pinnawalataxi 323.2 km
5h 35mRs 17,000–22,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Pinnawalataxi
5h 20mRs 110,968–215,145Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
9h 3mRs 2,527–3,029
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Pinnawala is to bus via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3100 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Jaffna and Pinnawala is 333 km. The road distance is 323.2 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Jaffna to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Jaffna to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,400–2,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m. 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 90,000–190,000
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,500
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,400–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–610
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 550–610
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–24,000
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
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Jaffna to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Pinnawala is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Jaffna to Pinnawala.
There are 159+ hotels available in Pinnawala.