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How to get fromJaffna to Iyakachchiby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Iyakachchi by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Palaitrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palai to Iyakachchitaxi taxi
    41 min
    Rs 1,901–3,714

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Pallaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Pallai to Iyakachchitaxi taxi
    52 min

  3. Drive  50.8 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Iyakachchicar car 50.8 km
    53 min
    Rs 2,277–3,289

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Iyakachchitaxi taxi 50.8 km
    53 min
    Rs 2,900–3,500

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  • Distance: 49 km
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Iyakachchi, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Iyakachchi. However, you can take the train to Palai then take the taxi to Iyakachchi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pallai then take the taxi to Iyakachchi.

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