There are 8 ways to get from Ragala to Jaffna by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ragala to Peradeniyataxi
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain
9h 8mRs 7,988–12,686Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
16h 19mRs 2,971–4,284Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
12h 33mRs 4,371–5,384Drive 385.5 km
- Drive from Ragala to Jaffnacar 385.5 km
6h 56mRs 17,348–25,059Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ragala to Jaffnataxi 385.5 km
6h 56mRs 21,000–26,000Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Ragala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
7h 38mRs 143,196–257,036Train
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
11h 59mRs 4,009–8,083Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Ragala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
8h 32m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ragala to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300 and takes 16h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ragala to Jaffna is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragala to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ragala to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Ragala and Jaffna is 441 km. The road distance is 385.5 km.
The best way to get from Ragala to Jaffna without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 8m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Ragala to Jaffna, including transfers.
Ragala to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Ragala to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Ragala to Jaffna is to bus via Colombo which takes 12h 33m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Ragala, Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ragala to Jaffna via Nuwara Eliya, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Pettah in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ragala to Jaffna via Nanuoya and Polgahawela Junction in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- 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
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–60,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ragala to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ragala to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragala to Jaffna is 386 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Ragala to Jaffna.
There are 223+ hotels available in Jaffna.