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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Madawachchi by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Madawachchitaxi taxi
    3h 21m
    Rs 6,795–10,002

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Madawachchitaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    Rs 5,977–7,519

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Madawachchitaxi taxi
    3h 34m

  4. Drive  207.7 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Madawachchicar car 207.7 km
    4h 4m
    Rs 9,340–13,490

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Madawachchitaxi taxi 207.7 km
    4h 4m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

  6. Train, taxi via Mamaduwa

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Omanthaitrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Madawachchitaxi taxi
    4h 9m
    Rs 7,283–10,985

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  • Distance: 219.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Madawachchi. However, you can take the train to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Madawachchi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Omanthai then take the taxi to Madawachchi.

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