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Colombo to Jaffna (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colombo and Jaffna (Station) takes 8h 58m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colombo to Jaffna (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 58m
Duration
401 km
Distance
Rs 1,600
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Colombo to Jaffna (Station) bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colombo and Jaffna (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Jaffna (Station) at 4:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Jaffna (Station)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 401.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Jaffna (Station), Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m. National Transport Commission also services this route every 4 hours.

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