There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Nittambuwa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwabus
5h 18mRs 2,700–2,800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
6h 59mRs 2,179–4,341Drive 355.7 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Nittambuwacar 355.7 km
5h 57mRs 16,207–23,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Nittambuwataxi 355.7 km
5h 57mRs 17,000–21,000Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 47mRs 97,939–180,110
Jaffna to Nittambuwa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Nittambuwa is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2800 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Nittambuwa is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 180000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Nittambuwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Nittambuwa. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Jaffna and Nittambuwa is 360 km. The road distance is 355.7 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nittambuwa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2800.
The bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwa takes 5h 18m including transfers and departs once daily.
Jaffna to Nittambuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Nittambuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nittambuwa is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 180000 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–180,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–180,000
- 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 Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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 Nittambuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Jaffna to Nittambuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Nittambuwa is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Jaffna to Nittambuwa.
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