There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Mahiyangana by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Galewelabus
- Take the taxi from Galewela to Mahiyanganataxi
5h 45mRs 7,573–9,149Train, taxi via Kandy
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Wattegamatrain
- Take the taxi from Wattegama to Mahiyanganataxi
10h 15mRs 6,179–10,441Train, taxi
- Take the train from Jaffna to Kurunegalatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mahiyanganataxi
6h 44mRs 6,879–10,213Drive 339.8 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Mahiyanganacar 339.8 km
6h 7mRs 15,405–22,251Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Mahiyanganataxi 339.8 km
6h 7mRs 17,000–21,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Mahiyangana is to train and taxi via Kandy which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Mahiyangana is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Jaffna and Mahiyangana is 366 km. The road distance is 339.8 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mahiyangana without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Jaffna to Mahiyangana, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Mahiyangana is 340 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Jaffna to Mahiyangana.
There are 1445+ hotels available in Mahiyangana.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Mahiyangana, Central, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Mahiyangana. However, you can take the bus to Galewela then take the taxi to Mahiyangana. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Mahiyangana.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Wattegama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,150
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,150
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,600–21,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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