The average bus between Jaffna and Fort takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Jaffna to 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 every 4 hours between Jaffna and Fort. 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 Fort at 4:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Jaffna to Fort? 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 Jaffna station and arriving at Fort station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
Jaffna to Fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Pettah station.
The distance between Jaffna and Fort is 304.5 km. The road distance is 417 km.
NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h 40m. National Transport Commission also services this route every 4 hours.
