The average bus between Dambulla and Jaffna takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dambulla to 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 Dambulla and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dambulla is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Jaffna at 1:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dambulla station and arriving at Jaffna station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 46m.
Dambulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Dambulla station.
Dambulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Dambulla and Jaffna is 213.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Dambulla to Jaffna every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,325 and the journey takes 6h 15m. NCG Express also services this route once daily.
