What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Digana?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Digana is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 14h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Digana?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Digana is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna and Digana?

No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Digana station. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Jaffna and Digana?

No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Digana. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Jaffna to Digana?

The distance between Jaffna and Digana is 385 km. The road distance is 319.6 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Digana without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Digana without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Jaffna to Digana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Digana bus from?

Jaffna to Digana bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Digana train from?

Jaffna to Digana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.

Train or bus from Jaffna to Digana?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Digana is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4400 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Jaffna to Digana bus arrive?

Jaffna to Digana bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.

Where does the Jaffna to Digana train arrive?

Jaffna to Digana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Digana?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Digana is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Jaffna to Digana.

Where can I stay near Digana?

There are 1508+ hotels available in Digana.

Jaffna to Digana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Digana by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 45m
Rs 3,579–7,441
Bus via Colombo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
14h 46m
Rs 2,693–3,390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwabus
2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 9m
Rs 3,970–4,400
Drive 319.6 km
1. Drive from Jaffna to Diganacar 319.6 km
5h 40m
Rs 14,371–20,758
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Diganataxi 319.6 km
5h 40m
Rs 22,000–27,000

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Distance: 384.5 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Digana, Central, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Jaffna to Digana via Polgahawela and Kandy in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kachcheri to Digana via Nittambuwa and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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