There are 7 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Jaffna by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly to Jaffna
best- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
7h 27mRs 142,817–256,589Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
12h 52mRs 1,842–3,990Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
12h 34mRs 3,242–3,390Drive 486.1 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Jaffnacar 486.1 km
8h 30mRs 21,882–31,606Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya 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 20mTrain
- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
13h 47mRs 13,941–21,156Bus
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
16h 20mRs 1,842–2,290
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Jaffna is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 140000 - Rs. 260000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Embilipitiya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Jaffna via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Jaffna is 477 km. The road distance is 486.1 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Jaffna without a car is to bus via Colombo which takes 12h 34m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Embilipitiya to Jaffna, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Jaffna is to bus via Colombo which takes 12h 34m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 22000 and takes 13h 47m.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Jaffna via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 12h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Embilipitiya to Jaffna via Beliatta and Bambalapitiya in around 13h 47m.
- 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
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
Train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Bambalapitiya to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–60,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Embilipitiya to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Embilipitiya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Jaffna is 486 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Embilipitiya to Jaffna.
There are 218+ hotels available in Jaffna.