There are 5 ways to get from Polgahawela Station to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
5h 28mRs 1,300–3,300Bus via Galewela
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Galewelabus
- Take the bus from Galewela to Jaffnabus
6h 28mRs 2,868–3,283Drive 320.2 km
- Drive from Polgahawela Station to Jaffnacar 320.2 km
5h 31mRs 14,331–20,700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela Station to Jaffnataxi 320.2 km
5h 31mRs 16,000–19,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
9h 14mRs 1,786–4,159
Polgahawela Station to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela Station to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela Station to Jaffna is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela Station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Jaffna via Galewela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Polgahawela Station and Jaffna is 323 km. The road distance is 320.2 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela Station to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
The train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna takes 5h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Polgahawela Station to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Polgahawela Station to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela Station to Jaffna is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus via Galewela, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Polgahawela Station, 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 Polgahawela Station to Jaffna via Polgahawela and Galewela in around 6h 28m.
- 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
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,632
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,000–1,100
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,800
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Polgahawela Station to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galewela station.
Polgahawela Station to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela Station to Jaffna is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Polgahawela Station to Jaffna.
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