There are 6 ways to get from Pinnawala to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
5h 51mRs 2,189–4,350Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
7h 39mRs 3,480–3,724Drive 323.2 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Jaffnacar 323.2 km
5h 44mRs 14,503–20,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Jaffnataxi 323.2 km
5h 44mRs 17,000–22,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 51mRs 116,200–225,132Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
8h 10mRs 2,563–3,547
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Kegalle and arriving at Jaffna via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
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 323.2 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 NCG Express, depart from Nittambuwa 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 Veyangoda, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 39m.
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, NCG Express operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- 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
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–24,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Pinnawala to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna 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 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.