- Distance: 401 km
- Duration: 6h 26m
The average bus between Fort and Jaffna takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Fort 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 twice daily between Fort and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 9:15 PM at night, and the last departure from Fort is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Jaffna at 4:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Fort to Jaffna? 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fort station and arriving at Jaffna station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 26m.
Fort to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Fort to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Fort and Jaffna is 304.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
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.
