There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
5h 41mRs 2,036–4,170Bus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
7h 30mRs 2,858–2,972Drive 332.1 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Jaffnacar 332.1 km
5h 34mRs 14,604–21,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Jaffnataxi 332.1 km
5h 34mRs 18,000–22,000
Kegalle to Jaffna by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Jaffna via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Kegalle and Jaffna is 334 km. The road distance is 332.1 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Kegalle to Jaffna, including transfers.
Kegalle to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Kegalle to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Jaffna is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3000 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
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Booking & Getting There
Kegalle to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Kegalle to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Jaffna is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Kegalle to Jaffna.
There are 199+ hotels available in Jaffna.