Negombo to Jaffna

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Negombo to Jaffna Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+8h 53m	$156.00
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+4h 30m	$117.90
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 8pax	Any time	+4h 30m	$196.50
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 12pax	Any time	+4h 30m	$235.80
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+5h 7m	$312.10
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Hatchback 4pax	Any time	+5h 7m	$226.87
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Sedan	Any time	+5h 7m	$226.98
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 12pax	Any time	+7h 16m	$216.60
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Van 8pax	Any time	+7h 16m	$180.50
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+7h 16m	$108.30

How to get from Negombo to Jaffna

Travelling between Negombo and Jaffna is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 343.91 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 161.94.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 9 hours to travel between Negombo and Jaffna depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Negombo and Jaffna. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 30m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 8h 53m to reach Jaffna.

How much does it cost to get from Negombo to Jaffna?

Travelling between Negombo and Jaffna can be as cheap as USD 161.94 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 343.91 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi 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 Negombo and Jaffna ?

22 by taxi+Train from Negombo to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Negombo Transfer until 00:00 Negombo Transfer
10 from Negombo to Jaffna starting from 00:00 Negombo until 00:00 Negombo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Negombo to Jaffna.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Negombo and Jaffna

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar

What is the most popular transport to get from Negombo to Jaffna?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

31% chosen Bus+Van
29% chosen Bus+taxi
29% bought a taxi ride
11% chosen taxi+Train

Transportation from Negombo to Jaffna

Trains

$ 24.46
Buses

$ 36.69
Taxis

$ 24.46
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Negombo to Jaffna

Cheapest Transport	$25
Fastest Transport	4h 30m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	12:00 AM
Departures per day	32
Distance	225 kilometers
Transport Companies	Avro Travels, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar, Tours with Stef Lanka

Negombo to Jaffna