- Distance: 416.3 km
- Duration: 6h 32m
The average bus between Jaffna and Colombo Fort takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Jaffna to Colombo Fort. 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 3 times a day between Jaffna and Colombo Fort. The earliest departure is at 9:06 PM at night, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Colombo Fort at 4:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kachcheri station and arriving at Pettah station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.
Jaffna to Colombo Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Colombo Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
The distance between Jaffna and Colombo Fort is 304.6 km. The road distance is 395 km.
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,550 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
