Facts about the transport from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
Cheapest Transport
$14
Fastest Transport
6h 42m
Earliest Departure
5:35 午前
Latest Departure
10:00 午後
Departures per day
1
Distance
335 kilometers
Transport Companies
Avro Travels, Sri Lanka Railway
Colombo Fort to Jaffna Destination Reviews
ML
Manon L
The meeting point was very difficult to find, and I almost missed the bus. Fortunately, the person on the phone guided me. The driver was driving very fast, and we arrived at 4:00 am instead of 9:00 am in an unknown city...
This review was autotranslated
Le point de RDV etait très difficile à trouver, j'ai faillit rater le bus. Heureusement que la personne au téléphone m'a guidé. Le chauffeur roulait très vite, nous sommes arrivés à 4h00 du matin au lieude 9h00 dans une ville inconnue...
Bus Luxury, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Jul 12, 2023
RS
Raja S
Train shakes too much. Difficult to walk down the aisle when it is running. It was was also running late by 90 minutes.
Train #4021 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Oct 15, 2022
Travelling between Colombo Fort and Jaffna is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.33 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.33.
How long does it take to get from Colombo Fort to Jaffna?
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 12 hours to travel between Colombo Fort and Jaffna depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Fort and Jaffna. Train will bring you to your destination in 6h 42m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 10m to reach Jaffna.
How much does it cost to get from Colombo Fort to Jaffna?
Travelling between Colombo Fort and Jaffna can be as cheap as USD 16.33 if you opt for a Avro Travels bus and as expensive as USD 16.33 if you buy a Avro Travels Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Colombo Fort and Jaffna ?
1 from Colombo to Jaffna starting from 22:00 Colombo until 22:00 Colombo
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo Fort to Jaffna.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Colombo to Jaffna overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Colombo and Jaffna
Avro Travels
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo Fort to Jaffna?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route