There are 5 ways to get from Polgahawela 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 18mRs 2,868–3,283Drive 319.4 km
- Drive from Polgahawela to Jaffnacar 319.4 km
5h 30mRs 14,405–20,807Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Jaffnataxi 319.4 km
5h 30mRs 16,000–19,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
9h 4mRs 1,786–4,159
Polgahawela to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela to Jaffna is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Jaffna via Galewela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
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 and Jaffna is 323 km. The road distance is 319.4 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela 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 to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Polgahawela to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela 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 18m.
What companies run services between Polgahawela, 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 bus from Polgahawela to Jaffna via Galewela in around 6h 18m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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 to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galewela station.
Polgahawela to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela to Jaffna is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Polgahawela to Jaffna.
There are 229+ hotels available in Jaffna.