There are 5 ways to get from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
5h 13mRs 2,120–4,269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
8h 54mRs 1,781–2,733Bus via Galewela
- Take the bus from Galewela to Jaffnabus
5h 40mRs 2,843–3,249Drive 288 km
- Drive from ibbagamuwa to Jaffnacar 288 km
5hRs 13,018–18,803Taxi
- Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Jaffnataxi 288 km
5hRs 14,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from ibbagamuwa and arriving at Jaffna via Galewela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between ibbagamuwa and Jaffna is 315 km. The road distance is 288 km.
The best way to get from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna, including transfers.
ibbagamuwa to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Galewela station.
ibbagamuwa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus via Galewela, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between ibbagamuwa, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Galewela to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,050–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- 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
- 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
- 5h
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
ibbagamuwa to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
ibbagamuwa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between ibbagamuwa to Jaffna is 288 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from ibbagamuwa to Jaffna.
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