There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain Colombo
8h 19mRs 3,679–7,541Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 29mRs 5,370–6,000Drive 350.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Pussellawacar 350.9 km
6hRs 15,434–22,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Pussellawataxi 350.9 km
6hRs 25,000–30,000Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
15h 6mRs 4,093–4,990
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5000 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa is to drive which takes 6h and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Pussellawa station. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Pussellawa. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Gampola via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Jaffna and Pussellawa is 404 km. The road distance is 350.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa, including transfers.
Jaffna to Pussellawa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Pussellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Pussellawa, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Pussellawa via Polgahawela and Gampola in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kachcheri to Pussellawa via Nittambuwa and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 8h 29m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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 Pussellawa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Jaffna to Pussellawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Pussellawa is 351 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Jaffna to Pussellawa.
There are 2007+ hotels available in Pussellawa.