There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapurabus
3h 6mTrain via Thalawa
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Thalawatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 3mRs 3,253–5,387Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 12mRs 3,640–5,867Drive 206.1 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Nochchiyagamacar 206.1 km
3h 47mRs 9,126–13,182Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Nochchiyagamataxi 206.1 km
3h 47mRs 13,000–16,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama is to train via Thalawa which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Jaffna and Nochchiyagama is 224 km. The road distance is 206.1 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama, including transfers.
Jaffna to Nochchiyagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Nochchiyagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Nochchiyagama, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapura twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Jaffna to Thalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Nochchiyagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Jaffna to Nochchiyagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Nochchiyagama is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Jaffna to Nochchiyagama.
There are 443+ hotels available in Nochchiyagama.