The average bus between Jaffna and Colombo takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Jaffna to Colombo. 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 Jaffna and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Colombo at 4:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 31m. 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 Colombo station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 31m.
Jaffna to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Pettah station.
The distance between Jaffna and Colombo is 304.4 km. The road distance is 415 km.
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h 10m. National Transport Commission also services this route every 4 hours.
