There are 6 ways to get from Rambukkana to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
6h 39mRs 2,476–6,128Bus via Galewela
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Galewelabus
- Take the bus from Galewela to Jaffnabus
7h 39mRs 4,026–6,128Drive 319.8 km
- Drive from Rambukkana to Jaffnacar 319.8 km
5h 41mRs 14,456–20,880Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rambukkana to Jaffnataxi 319.8 km
5h 41mRs 16,000–19,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Rambukkana to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 48mBus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 25mRs 2,926–7,028
Rambukkana to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rambukkana to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rambukkana to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rambukkana to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Jaffna via Galewela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Rambukkana to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Rambukkana and Jaffna is 333 km. The road distance is 319.8 km.
The best way to get from Rambukkana to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Rambukkana to Jaffna, including transfers.
Rambukkana to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Rambukkana to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Rambukkana to Jaffna is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Galewela, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Rambukkana, 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 train from Rambukkana to Jaffna via Polgahawela, Polgahawela, and Galewela in around 7h 39m.
- 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 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
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–25,000
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
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
Rambukkana to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galewela station.
Rambukkana to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rambukkana to Jaffna is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Rambukkana to Jaffna.
There are 228+ hotels available in Jaffna.