There are 5 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchibus
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Jaffnatrain
6h 53mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 10mRs 2,873–6,641Drive 282.2 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fortcar 282.2 km
4h 52mRs 12,733–18,392Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Forttaxi 282.2 km
4h 52mRs 14,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
8h 31mRs 3,153–3,918
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Jaffna via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Jaffna Fort is 316 km. The road distance is 282.2 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4000 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort via Polonnaruwa, Maho, and Jaffna in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Jaffna in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,326
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- 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 to Jaffna Fort bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna Fort.
There are 229+ hotels available in Jaffna Fort.