What is the cheapest way to get from Columbo to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Columbo to Jaffna is to bus and fly which costs Rs. 160000 - Rs. 480000 and takes 31h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbo to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Columbo to Jaffna is to train and fly which takes 26h 29m and costs Rs. 550000 - Rs. 2200000.

How far is it from Columbo to Jaffna?

The distance between Columbo and Jaffna is 9056 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbo to Jaffna?

It takes approximately 31h 13m to get from Columbo to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 179+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Columbo to Jaffna - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Columbo to Jaffna by bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus to Asturias Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from [ENTEPENES|Entrepeñas] Entepenes [CTA 07260] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
2. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
3. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Jaffna (JAF)plane OVD - JAF
31h 13m
Rs 167,914–480,039
Bus, bus to Santander Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from [ENTEPENES|Entrepeñas] Entepenes [CTA 07260] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]bus
2. Take the bus from Oviedo to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
3. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane SDR - JAF
29h 46m
Rs 212,214–620,139
Train to León Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mieres-Puente to Leontrain
2. Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Jaffna (JAF)plane LEN - JAF
26h 29m
Rs 560,981–2,123,435

Asturias Airport (OVD) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

14Weekly Planes

30h 59mAverage Duration

Rs 167,686Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Columbo to Jaffna.

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Distance: 9,056 km
Duration: 31h 13m

What companies run services between Columbo, Spain and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Columbo to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to [ENTEPENES|Entrepeñas] Entepenes [CTA 07260], take the bus to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549], walk to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470], take the bus to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073], walk to Asturias Airport (OVD) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to [ENTEPENES|Entrepeñas] Entepenes [CTA 07260], take the bus to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549], walk to Oviedo, take the bus to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest, walk to Santander Airport (SDR) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Jaffna.

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