There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Nugegoda by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Wellawattatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
6h 44mRs 2,679–4,949Bus via Moratuwa
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Moratuwabus
7h 19mRs 2,775–2,885Drive 399.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Nugegodacar 399.3 km
6h 43mRs 18,051–26,073Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 47mRs 100,939–204,110Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
11h 33mRs 3,503–4,150
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Nugegoda is to bus via Moratuwa which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Nugegoda is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Nugegoda. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Nugegoda via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Nugegoda. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Wellawatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Jaffna and Nugegoda is 409 km. The road distance is 399.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nugegoda without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Jaffna to Nugegoda, including transfers.
Jaffna to Nugegoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Nugegoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Nugegoda is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can bus via Moratuwa, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Nugegoda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Wellawatta twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 38m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Moratuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–190,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Nugegoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Moratuwa station.
Jaffna to Nugegoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Nugegoda is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Jaffna to Nugegoda.
There are 1500+ hotels available in Nugegoda.