Rome2Rio

How to get fromJaffna to Padaviyaby bus, taxi, train, or car

Find Transport to Padaviya

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Padaviya by bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Padaviyataxi taxi
    3h 10m

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    4h 16m
    Rs 3,377–4,019

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Puniyankulamtrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Puniyankulam to Padaviyataxi taxi
    3h 42m
    Rs 3,773–6,070

  4. Drive  158.6 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Padaviyacar car 158.6 km
    3h 14m
    Rs 7,125–10,292

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Padaviyataxi taxi 158.6 km
    3h 14m
    Rs 8,500–11,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jaffna to Padaviya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Padaviya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Padaviya. However, you can take the bus to Omanthai then take the taxi to Padaviya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puniyankulam then take the taxi to Padaviya.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.