There are 5 ways to get from Kegalle to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus
5h 40mRs 3,919–4,240Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
5h 41mRs 2,036–4,170Drive 331.5 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Jaffnacar 331.5 km
5h 43mRs 15,058–21,750Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Jaffnataxi 331.5 km
5h 43mRs 16,000–20,000Bus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
9h 17mRs 2,522–5,113
Questions & Answers
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 bus which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
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 365 km. The road distance is 331.5 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kegalle to Jaffna, including transfers.
Kegalle to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola 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 bus which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Warakapola to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,632
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,000–1,100
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,800
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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More Questions & Answers
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 331 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Kegalle to Jaffna.
There are 227+ hotels available in Jaffna.