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

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There are 7 ways to get from Jaffna to Kinniya by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Palampoddarubus bus
    6h 43m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to China Baytrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    9h 55m
    Rs 3,516–7,355

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Kinniyataxi taxi
    3h 42m
    Rs 12,295–17,002

  4. Bus via Trincomalee

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus Colombo
    6h 45m

  5. Bus via Thambalagamuwa

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Thambalagamuwabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    9h 56m
    Rs 4,720–5,924

  6. Drive 244.2 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Kinniyacar car 244.2 km
    4h 15m
    Rs 11,093–16,023

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kinniyataxi taxi 244.2 km
    4h 15m
    Rs 26,000–32,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 359.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Kinniya via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Palampoddaru in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Kinniya via Maho Junction and China Bay in around 9h 55m.

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