There are 7 ways to get from Pussellawa to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 54mRs 3,283–7,236Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
16h 27mRs 2,489–3,197Bus
- Take the bus from Pussellawa to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus
10h 49mRs 5,909–6,587Drive 350.2 km
- Drive from Pussellawa to Jaffnacar 350.2 km
6h 10mRs 15,907–22,976Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pussellawa to Jaffnataxi 350.2 km
6h 10mRs 17,000–21,000Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Pussellawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 36mTaxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Pussellawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
6h 49mRs 122,436–208,469
Pussellawa to Jaffna by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pussellawa to Jaffna is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 16h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Pussellawa to Jaffna is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pussellawa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Pussellawa and arriving at Jaffna via Kandy, Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Pussellawa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Pussellawa and Jaffna is 404 km. The road distance is 350.2 km.
The best way to get from Pussellawa to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Pussellawa to Jaffna, including transfers.
Pussellawa to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Pussellawa station.
Pussellawa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
The best way to get from Pussellawa to Jaffna is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 49m.
What companies run services between Pussellawa, Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Pussellawa to Jaffna via Gampola, Gampola, and Polgahawela Junction in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pussellawa to Jaffna via Kandy, Ambepussa, and Warakapola in around 10h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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 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 Pussellawa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–38,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pussellawa to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Pussellawa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pussellawa to Jaffna is 350 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Pussellawa to Jaffna.
There are 227+ hotels available in Jaffna.














