There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
5h 44mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 41mRs 2,576–6,174Drive 286.2 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffnacar 286.2 km
4h 58mRs 12,848–18,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffnataxi 286.2 km
4h 58mRs 14,000–17,000
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa (Station) and Jaffna is 318 km. The road distance is 286.2 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa (Station), Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kachcheri via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna via Maho in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Jaffna.
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