There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Madawachchiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Madawachchiyatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2h 18mRs 1,300–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Medawachchiyabus
2h 20mDrive 165.2 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Madawachchiyacar 165.2 km
2h 55mRs 7,451–10,762Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Madawachchiyataxi 165.2 km
2h 55mRs 9,000–11,000
Jaffna to Madawachchiya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Madawachchiya is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Madawachchiya is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Madawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Medawachchiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Madawachchiya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Jaffna and Madawachchiya is 165 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Madawachchiya without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Jaffna to Madawachchiya takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Jaffna to Madawachchiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Madawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Madawachchiya is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Madawachchiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Madawachchiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Medawachchiya 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Madawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Jaffna to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
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 Madawachchiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Jaffna to Madawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Madawachchiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Madawachchiya is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Jaffna to Madawachchiya.
There are 26+ hotels available in Madawachchiya.