There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Nanuoya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nanuoyatrain Colombo
11h 3mRs 2,579–6,241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo to Nanuoyabus
16h 33mRs 2,003–2,850Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Nanuoyabus
13h 5mRs 3,400–3,900Drive 394.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Nanuoyacar 394.9 km
6h 59mRs 17,992–25,988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Nanuoyataxi 394.9 km
6h 59mRs 19,000–24,000
Jaffna to Nanuoya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Nanuoya is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2900 and takes 16h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Nanuoya is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Nanuoya. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Nanuoya via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Nanuoya. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Nanuoya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Jaffna and Nanuoya is 465 km. The road distance is 394.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nanuoya without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Jaffna to Nanuoya, including transfers.
Jaffna to Nanuoya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Nanuoya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nanuoya is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Nanuoya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Nanuoya via Polgahawela in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaffna to Nanuoya via Pettah and Colombo in around 13h 5m.
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Colombo to Nanuoya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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 Nanuoya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna to Nanuoya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Nanuoya is 395 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Jaffna to Nanuoya.
There are 1130+ hotels available in Nanuoya.