There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Kokavilbus
1h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Murikandytrain Kankesanthurai
1h 44mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 73.1 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagarcar 73.1 km
1h 15mRs 3,296–4,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagartaxi 73.1 km
1h 15mRs 3,700–4,500
Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kokavil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Murikandy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Jaffna and Ariviyal Nagar is 88 km. The road distance is 73.1 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar, including transfers.
Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Ariviyal Nagar, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Kokavil twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Murikandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Murikandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Kokavil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–4,500
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kokavil station.
Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Murikandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Jaffna to Ariviyal Nagar.
There are nine+ hotels available in Ariviyal Nagar.