The average bus between Colombo and Jetwing Jaffna takes 8h 55m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colombo to Jetwing Jaffna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Colombo and Jetwing Jaffna. 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 Jetwing Jaffna at 4:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo station and arriving at Jetwing Jaffna station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.
Colombo to Jetwing Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Jetwing Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Colombo and Jetwing Jaffna is 303.9 km. The road distance is 414 km.
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h 15m. National Transport Commission also services this route every 4 hours.
