The average bus between Jaffna and Chilaw takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Jaffna to Chilaw. 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 Jaffna and Chilaw. The earliest departure is at 9:05 PM at night, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Chilaw at 2:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Chilaw station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Jaffna to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Chilaw bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chilaw station.
The distance between Jaffna and Chilaw is 233.9 km. The road distance is 329 km.
NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Chilaw twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,625 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
