There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa 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 Gampolatrain Colombo
9h 21mRs 3,329–7,241Bus via Colombo
cheapest- 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 27mRs 2,493–3,190Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
9h 33mRs 5,707–6,316Drive 350.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Pussellawacar 350.3 km
6h 10mRs 15,911–22,982Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Pussellawataxi 350.3 km
6h 10mRs 17,000–21,000
Jaffna to Pussellawa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 15h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Pussellawa. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Pussellawa via Kurunegala, Ambepussa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
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 9h 21m.
The distance between Jaffna and Pussellawa is 404 km. The road distance is 350.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Pussellawa without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 9h 21m 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 9h 21m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Pussellawa, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Pussellawa via Polgahawela, Gampola, and Gampola in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kachcheri to Pussellawa via Kurunegala, Ambepussa, and Kandy in around 9h 33m.
- 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 Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- 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 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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 Pussellawa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala 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 350 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Jaffna to Pussellawa.
There are 2118+ hotels available in Pussellawa.