Jaffna to Colombo Bus

Q: What is the distance between Jaffna and Colombo?

The distance between these two places is a total of 253 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Jaffna and Colombo?

The average travel time between the stations is 08:37 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Jaffna to Colombo?

The ticket prices begin from $13.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Jaffna to Colombo?

The average number of daily departures is 8. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Jaffna to Colombo?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Jaffna to Colombo?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Jaffna to Colombo Route Summary

Jaffna to Colombo bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Jaffna bus station at 18:30h, arriving at Colombo bus station at 00:45h the following day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 04:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Arrival station and country Colombo, Sri Lanka

Travel Distance 253 mi

Average Trip Duration 08h 37min

Total Departures 8

Popular Operators Avro Travels, Sri Lanka Bus Service

Lowest Price $13

Transportation Options Bus, Train

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Jaffna to Colombo:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

18:30 Jaffna

6h 15min

DIRECT

00:45 Colombo

Sri Lanka Bus Service

from 11.58 HRK

Best offer on 04. Oct

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20:15 Jaffna

11h 0min

DIRECT

07:15 Colombo

Sri Lanka Bus Service

from 14.07 HRK

Best offer on 04. Oct

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21:00 Jaffna

7h 30min

DIRECT

04:30 Colombo

Prince Travels

from 18.21 HRK

Best offer on 03. Oct

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21:00 Jaffna

11h 0min

DIRECT

08:00 Colombo

Sri Lanka Bus Service

from 14.07 HRK

Best offer on 04. Oct

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20:00 Jaffna Bus Station

11h 0min

07:00 Colombo

Avro Travels

from 13.72 HRK

Best offer on 03. Oct

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Getting from Jaffna and Colombo by bus

The shortest travel distance between Jaffna and Colombo is 253 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 18:30 has a travel time of 06:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Colombo earlier, there are 8 night buses and 5 overnight trains from Jaffna to Colombo. The overnight journeys start between 18:30 and 21:00 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive between 00:45 and 08:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Colombo:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

18:30 Jaffna

6h 15min

DIRECT

00:45 Colombo

Sri Lanka Bus Service

from 11.58 HRK

Best offer on 04. Oct

pick a date

20:15 Jaffna

11h 0min

DIRECT

07:15 Colombo

Sri Lanka Bus Service

from 14.07 HRK

Best offer on 04. Oct

pick a date

21:00 Jaffna

7h 30min

DIRECT

04:30 Colombo

Prince Travels

from 18.21 HRK

Best offer on 03. Oct

pick a date

21:00 Jaffna

11h 0min

DIRECT

08:00 Colombo

Sri Lanka Bus Service

from 14.07 HRK

Best offer on 04. Oct

pick a date

20:00 Jaffna Bus Station

11h 0min

07:00 Colombo

Avro Travels

from 13.72 HRK

Best offer on 03. Oct

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Jaffna to Colombo route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Avro Travels

Sri Lanka Bus Service

Prince Travels

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Jaffna or Colombo bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Jaffna

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Colombo

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Colombo here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $13 (One-Way) or $26 (Return).

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