What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Panadura?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Panadura is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2800 and takes 11h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Panadura?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Panadura is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 190000.

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna and Panadura?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Panadura. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Jaffna and Panadura?

No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Panadura. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Panadura via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Jaffna to Panadura?

The distance between Jaffna and Panadura is 432 km. The road distance is 419.6 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Panadura without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Panadura without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2800.

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Panadura?

The bus from Kachcheri to Panadura takes 7h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Panadura bus from?

Jaffna to Panadura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Panadura train from?

Jaffna to Panadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.

Train or bus from Jaffna to Panadura?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Panadura is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Jaffna to Panadura bus arrive?

Jaffna to Panadura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Panadura station.

Where does the Jaffna to Panadura train arrive?

Jaffna to Panadura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Panadura?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Panadura is 420 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Jaffna to Panadura.

Where can I stay near Panadura?

There are 907+ hotels available in Panadura.

Jaffna to Panadura - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Panadura by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Panadurabus
7h 8m
Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus via Colombo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
11h 48m
Rs 2,053–2,750
Train
1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
8h 3m
Rs 2,479–6,256
Drive 419.6 km
1. Drive from Jaffna to Panaduracar 419.6 km
7h 2m
Rs 19,022–27,477
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Panadurataxi 419.6 km
7h 2m
Rs 46,000–55,000
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Panadurataxi
5h 12m
Rs 106,939–190,110

Jaffna to Panadura by bus

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Distance: 432 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Panadura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 7h 8m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 46m.

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