There are 5 ways to get from Pinnawala 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 2,189–4,350Bus via Galewela
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Galewelabus
- Take the bus from Galewela to Jaffnabus
6h 42mRs 3,775–4,393Drive 323.3 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Jaffnacar 323.3 km
5h 44mRs 14,452–20,874Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Jaffnataxi 323.3 km
5h 44mRs 17,000–22,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
8h 10mRs 2,563–3,547
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala 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 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 and Jaffna is 337 km. The road distance is 323.3 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala 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 to Jaffna, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala 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, Sabaragamuwa, 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 to Jaffna via Polgahawela and Galewela in around 6h 42m.
- 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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Pinnawala to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galewela station.
Pinnawala to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala to Jaffna is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Pinnawala to Jaffna.
There are 236+ hotels available in Jaffna.