There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Eastern University by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Eravurbus Wellawatta
7h 16mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
9h 44mRs 3,016–6,675Drive 348.7 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Eastern Universitycar 348.7 km
6h 11mRs 15,564–22,482Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Eastern Universitytaxi 348.7 km
6h 11mRs 19,000–23,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Eravurbus
11h 12mRs 3,587–4,039
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Eastern University is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Eastern University is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Eastern University. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Eravur via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Eastern University station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Eravur Station via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Jaffna and Eastern University is 401 km. The road distance is 348.7 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Eastern University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Jaffna to Eastern University, including transfers.
Jaffna to Eastern University bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Eastern University train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Eastern University is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Eastern University, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Eastern University via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Eravur in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Eastern University via Maho Junction and Eravur Station in around 9h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
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 Eastern University bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Eastern University train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Eastern University is 349 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Jaffna to Eastern University.
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