The average bus between Jaffna and Dambulla takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Jaffna to Dambulla. 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 Dambulla. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Dambulla at 3:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 47m. 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 Dambulla station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.
Jaffna to Dambulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Dambulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
The distance between Jaffna and Dambulla is 213.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Jaffna to Dambulla every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,325 and the journey takes 6h 15m. NCG Express also services this route once daily.
