There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rambewa to Jaffnabus
2h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
3h 13mRs 2,938–5,035Drive 188.5 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura District to Jaffnacar 188.5 km
3h 18mRs 8,438–12,188Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura District to Jaffnataxi 188.5 km
3h 18mRs 20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Rambewa and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Anuradhapura District and Jaffna is 194 km. The road distance is 188.5 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna, including transfers.
Anuradhapura District to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Rambewa station.
Anuradhapura District to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Rambewa to Jaffna twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Rambewa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura District to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Anuradhapura District to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura District to Jaffna is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Anuradhapura District to Jaffna.
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