There are 5 ways to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Jaffnabus
6h 53mRs 3,719–5,368Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 43mRs 2,491–6,249Drive 350.9 km
- Drive from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffnacar 350.9 km
6h 19mRs 15,787–22,803Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 50mRs 99,594–205,506Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
5h 43m
Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna by foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 210000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kattuwa and arriving at Jaffna via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Jetwing Beach, Negombo and Jaffna is 373 km. The road distance is 350.9 km.
The best way to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna, including transfers.
Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 43m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Jetwing Beach, Negombo, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kochchikade to Jaffna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,550 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 7h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,550
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna is 351 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Jetwing Beach, Negombo to Jaffna.
There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.