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How to get fromJaffna to Monaragalaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy to Monaragalataxi taxi
    10h 18m
    Rs 10,079–15,141

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ella to Monaragalataxi taxi
    13h 49m
    Rs 12,400–14,400

  3. Drive 414.7 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Monaragalacar car 414.7 km
    7h 36m
    Rs 18,900–27,300

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Monaragalataxi taxi 414.7 km
    7h 36m
    Rs 20,000–25,000

  5. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Monaragalataxi taxi
    6h 50m

  6. Bus, taxi via Badulla

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Postbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Uduwara 7 Post to Monaragalataxi taxi
    18h 16m
    Rs 10,703–13,950

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,717Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 518.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Monaragala. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Kandy, then take the taxi to Monaragala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Ella, then take the taxi to Monaragala.

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