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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Mahiyangana by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Galewelabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Galewela to Mahiyanganataxi taxi
    5h 45m
    Rs 7,573–9,150

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Kurunegalatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mahiyanganataxi taxi
    6h 44m
    Rs 6,879–10,213

  3. Drive  340.3 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Mahiyanganacar car 340.3 km
    6h 7m
    Rs 15,369–22,200

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Mahiyanganataxi taxi 340.3 km
    6h 7m
    Rs 18,000–23,000

  5. Train, taxi via Kandy

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Wattegamatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Wattegama to Mahiyanganataxi taxi
    10h 15m
    Rs 7,479–12,141

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Map of how to get from Jaffna to Mahiyangana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 366.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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.

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