There are 6 ways to get from Maharagama to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Pettah
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
7h 54mRs 4,993–5,254Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 12mRs 3,593–5,854Drive 402.8 km
- Drive from Maharagama to Jaffnacar 402.8 km
6h 42mRs 18,158–26,228Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Maharagama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 18mRs 107,853–215,267Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
11h 40mRs 3,593–4,154Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Maharagama 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 6m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maharagama to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Maharagama to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maharagama to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Maharagama and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Maharagama to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Maharagama and Jaffna is 416 km. The road distance is 402.8 km.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Jaffna without a car is to bus via Pettah which takes 7h 54m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5300.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Maharagama to Jaffna, including transfers.
Maharagama to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Maharagama to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Maharagama to Jaffna is to bus via Pettah which takes 7h 54m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Maharagama, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- 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
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–15,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Maharagama to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Maharagama to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharagama to Jaffna is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Maharagama to Jaffna.
There are 218+ hotels available in Jaffna.