There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Kaduruwela by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
5h 26mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
7h 49mRs 2,566–6,155Drive 286.6 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Kaduruwelacar 286.6 km
4h 57mRs 12,916–18,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kaduruwelataxi 286.6 km
4h 57mRs 15,000–19,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the train from Habarana to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
7h 4m
Jaffna to Kaduruwela by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kaduruwela is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kaduruwela is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Kaduruwela. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Kaduruwela. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Jaffna and Kaduruwela is 319 km. The road distance is 286.6 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kaduruwela without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Jaffna to Kaduruwela, including transfers.
Jaffna to Kaduruwela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Kaduruwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kaduruwela is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kaduruwela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Kaduruwela via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Polonnaruwa via Maho Junction in around 7h 49m.
- 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 Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Habarana to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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
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 Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Kaduruwela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Kaduruwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Kaduruwela is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Jaffna to Kaduruwela.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kaduruwela.