There are 6 ways to get from Kaduwela to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
6h 34mRs 7,390–10,497Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
11h 57mRs 2,083–2,736Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
8h 10mRs 3,483–3,836Drive 386.9 km
- Drive from Kaduwela to Jaffnacar 386.9 km
6h 19mRs 17,011–24,571Fly 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 55mFly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 37mRs 101,352–203,494
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kaduwela to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2800 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kaduwela to Jaffna is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaduwela to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kaduwela and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaduwela to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Kaduwela and Jaffna is 392 km. The road distance is 386.9 km.
The best way to get from Kaduwela to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Kaduwela to Jaffna, including transfers.
Kaduwela to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Kaduwela to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Kaduwela to Jaffna is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus via Pettah, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Kaduwela, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–340,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–300,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–350,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- 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 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- 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 3,100–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
Kaduwela to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Kaduwela to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaduwela to Jaffna is 387 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Kaduwela to Jaffna.
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