Colombo to Jaffna road trip
The long road north is better with company. Book a seat on a shared Jaffna trip with a verified driver.
- Distanceabout 400 km by road
- By vanabout 7 to 8 hours
- Best forNallur Kovil, Jaffna Fort, Casuarina beach, Nainativu
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Jaffna trip plan for 2 days
- Day 1: Nallur Kovil, Jaffna Fort, Jaffna library
- Day 2: Nainativu by boat, Casuarina beach, Keerimalai
Trains and buses run on this route every day; check Sri Lanka Railways and the bus operators for current times and fares.
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- Pick a trip and your seat.
- Pay your driver at pick-up, just before your ticket is scanned. Don't pay in advance.
- Cancel free until booking closes. If the trip doesn't run, nothing is lost.
Questions
How many days do I need for Jaffna?
At least 2 days, since the drive from Colombo takes most of a day.