There are 6 ways to get from Kitulgala to Jaffna by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Warakapolataxi
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus
6h 18mRs 5,388–5,976Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galaboda to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
10hRs 4,042–8,122Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Polgahawelataxi
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
6h 36mRs 4,448–7,020Drive 378.4 km
- Drive from Kitulgala to Jaffnacar 378.4 km
6h 39mRs 17,248–24,913Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Jaffnataxi 378.4 km
6h 39mRs 18,000–23,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 54m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitulgala to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Kitulgala to Jaffna is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Kitulgala to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Galaboda and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Kitulgala and Jaffna is 395 km. The road distance is 378.4 km.
The best way to get from Kitulgala to Jaffna without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Kitulgala to Jaffna, including transfers.
Kitulgala to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galaboda station.
Kitulgala to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitulgala to Jaffna is 378 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Kitulgala to Jaffna.
There are 231+ hotels available in Jaffna.
What companies run services between Kitulgala, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kitulgala to Jaffna via Galaboda and Polgahawela Junction in around 10h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- 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
Train from Galaboda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
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
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–26,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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