There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Nawalapitiya by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Warakapolabus
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Nawalapitiyataxi
6h 26mRs 6,391–7,291Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Nawalapitiyatrain Colombo
8h 32mRs 2,579–6,241Drive 351.8 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Nawalapitiyacar 351.8 km
6h 12mRs 15,874–22,928Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Nawalapitiyataxi 351.8 km
6h 12mRs 17,000–21,000
Jaffna to Nawalapitiya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Nawalapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Nawalapitiya is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Nawalapitiya. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Nawalapitiya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Jaffna and Nawalapitiya is 416 km. The road distance is 351.8 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nawalapitiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 26m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Jaffna to Nawalapitiya, including transfers.
Jaffna to Nawalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Nawalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Nawalapitiya is 352 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Jaffna to Nawalapitiya.
There are 352+ hotels available in Nawalapitiya.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Jaffna to Nawalapitiya via Polgahawela in around 8h 32m.
- 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 Nawalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–21,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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