There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Polpithigama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Galewelabus
4h 21mRs 3,573–4,049Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
4h 42mRs 2,466–4,455Drive 258 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Polpithigamacar 258 km
4h 44mRs 11,721–16,930Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Polpithigamataxi 258 km
4h 44mRs 14,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Polpithigama is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Polpithigama is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Polpithigama. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Galewela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Polpithigama. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Maho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Jaffna and Polpithigama is 291 km. The road distance is 258 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Polpithigama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Jaffna to Polpithigama, including transfers.
Jaffna to Polpithigama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Polpithigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Polpithigama is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Polpithigama, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Galewela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,050–2,150 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Maho 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 22m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,150
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,150
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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 Polpithigama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Galewela station.
Jaffna to Polpithigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Polpithigama is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Jaffna to Polpithigama.
There are five+ hotels available in Polpithigama.