There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
5h 6mRs 4,397–4,886Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
5h 34mRs 2,679–4,941Drive 332 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Mawanellacar 332 km
5h 56mRs 15,131–21,856Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Mawanellataxi 332 km
5h 56mRs 16,000–20,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
9h 23mRs 3,027–3,529
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Mawanella is to bus via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3600 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Mawanella is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Jaffna and Mawanella is 343 km. The road distance is 332 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Jaffna to Mawanella, including transfers.
Jaffna to Mawanella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mawanella is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,350–2,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–610
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 550–610
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Mawanella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Jaffna to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Mawanella is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Jaffna to Mawanella.
There are 1251+ hotels available in Mawanella.