There are 5 ways to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
5h 51mRs 2,189–4,351Bus via Galewela
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Galewelabus
- Take the bus from Galewela to Jaffnabus
6h 42mRs 3,775–4,394Drive 322.6 km
- Drive from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffnacar 322.6 km
5h 44mRs 14,554–21,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffnataxi 322.6 km
5h 44mRs 16,000–20,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
8h 10mRs 2,561–3,545
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Jaffna via Galewela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Jaffna is 337 km. The road distance is 322.6 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna, including transfers.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus via Galewela, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, 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, you can take a vehicle from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna via Polgahawela and Galewela in around 6h 42m.
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Galewela to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- 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
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galewela station.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Jaffna.
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