There are 5 ways to get from Meepe to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Jaffnabus
6h 15mRs 10,617–12,157Train
- Take the train from Gampaha to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
6h 51mRs 11,383–15,216Drive 391.3 km
- Drive from Meepe to Jaffnacar 391.3 km
6h 28mRs 17,205–24,851Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Meepe to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 16mTaxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Meepe to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 58mRs 106,443–209,509
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meepe to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Meepe to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.
No, there is no direct bus from Meepe to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kadawatha and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Meepe to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Meepe and Jaffna is 413 km. The road distance is 391.3 km.
The best way to get from Meepe to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Meepe to Jaffna, including transfers.
Meepe to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kadawatha station.
Meepe to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Meepe to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Meepe, Western, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kadawatha to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–340,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–300,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–350,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Meepe to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Meepe to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meepe to Jaffna is 391 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Meepe to Jaffna.
There are 199+ hotels available in Jaffna.