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2 Ways to get from colombo airport to jaffna
If you are looking for different ways to get from colombo airport to jaffna, read till the end. The distance between colombo airport and jaffna is 360 km. The journey from colombo airport to jaffna can be done by taking Bus, Train.
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Getting from colombo airport to jaffna by Bus
You can easily get from colombo airport to jaffna by Bus. Bus isn’t a doorstep service, this is one disadvantage. The Bus has the origin point as Colombo Central Bus Station or Bastian Mawatha private bus station. The Bus saves you time as it runs in the night. You can purchase tickets from onboard located at Galle Road in Wellawatte. It takes approx. 8 hours to reach jaffna. When it comes to traveling by Bus, there are a few different options available. You can choose to go with non-ac (uncomfortable, bad seats), the fare amount is 600 LKR and travel duration is 8-9 hourss. You can opt for a non-ac luxury (reclining seats), the fare amount for the trip is 900 LKR. You can opt for a ac luxury (reclining seats), the fare amount for the trip is 1300 LKR. The timings are 8:00PM, 11:00PM.
Getting from colombo airport to jaffna by Train
The 360 km distance between colombo airport and jaffna can be easily done by Train. Train won’t drop you at your doorstep, do remember that while transportation planning. Catch the Train from Colombo Fort Railway Station and get down at Pallai Railway Station (40kms from Jaffna Town). The name of the Train is Yal Devi Express. It can get real crowded in the jaffna so be prepared to sweat it out. If you are interested in mingling with locals, going by Train is a good idea. The ticket fare for the trip is 1400 LKR. It will take about 6 hours to reach jaffna. The timings are 14.45 hrs.