There are 5 ways to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
5h 39mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 45mRs 2,873–6,641Drive 282.8 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa to Jaffnacar 282.8 km
4h 53mRs 12,728–18,384Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Jaffnataxi 282.8 km
4h 53mRs 15,000–19,000Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
8h 14mRs 3,153–3,918
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa and Jaffna is 314 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Polonnaruwa to Kachcheri via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna via Polonnaruwa and Maho in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,326
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Polonnaruwa to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa to Jaffna is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna.
There are 218+ hotels available in Jaffna.